Granada鈥檚 Spanish Inquisition Torture Museum, Granada, Spain
When one mentions Granada,聽Spain聽the conversation usually centres around the magnificent Alhambra Palace and Generalife聽Gardens, Yes these sights are historically significant and nothing short of must-see locations on any visit to Granada. Let me tell you there is more to Granada than聽the Alhambra. While walking along the聽Paseo de los Tristes聽(The Promenade of the Sad Ones) we came across Palacio De Los Olvidados. A Granada museum dedicated to the Spanish Inquisition instruments of torture.
For those that don鈥檛 know about the Spanish Inquisition, let us dive into a little history. In 1478 Catholic Monarchs Ferdinand II of Aragon and Isabella I of Castile asked the Pope for permission to cleanse聽Spain through an Inquisition.聽The main aim of the Inquisition was to punish, torture and execute Jews and later Muslims who had converted to Christianity but who were insincere about their new religion. People could be accused by the general population in a campaign of hearsay. If the person admitted to any wrongdoings and turned in other wrongdoers, they would be let out of jail or given a short prison sentence. However, if they refused to cooperate, then they would be either tortured, publicly executed or sentenced to life imprisonment. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
For those that don鈥檛 know about the Spanish Inquisition, let us dive into a little history. In 1478 Catholic Monarchs Ferdinand II of Aragon and Isabella I of Castile asked the Pope for permission to cleanse聽Spain through an Inquisition.聽The main aim of the Inquisition was to punish, torture and execute Jews and later Muslims who had converted to Christianity but who were insincere about their new religion. People could be accused by the general population in a campaign of hearsay. If the person admitted to any wrongdoings and turned in other wrongdoers, they would be let out of jail or given a short prison sentence. However, if they refused to cooperate, then they would be either tortured, publicly executed or sentenced to life imprisonment. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
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Guide Name: Granada鈥檚 Spanish Inquisition Torture Museum
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Guide Location: Spain » Granada
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Article (B))
Author: Mark Wyld
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