Medieval Crime Museum
Iron Maiden: no torture!
Where? Burggasse 3-5, 91541 Rothenburg ob der Tauber
What? Using torture tools, shame masks and executioner's tools, visitors can understand the development of jurisprudence in the Middle Ages. The main exhibits include the Iron Maiden and a high-quality replica of the imperial regalia from the Holy Roman Empire. This year the museum is celebrating its 100th anniversary. A special exhibition to mark the anniversary year will provide a deeper insight into the topic of “Animals in Legal History”.
Quick fact: The Iron Maiden plays a major role in the crime museum. The exhibition clears up one idea: unlike Bram Stoker's literary depiction, it was not used as an instrument of torture or murder, but was subject to honorary punishments. The dangerous nails were added later.
Don't miss: The giant test in the vault. There is a stone door frame here. Anyone who had to keep their head down was considered a giant - which meant that their chances with the women's world were greater than usual.
