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Palacio de la Inquisición

Museo de la Inquisición

The museum of Palacio de la Inquisición (Palace of Inquisition) was where the Spanish Inquisition tortured, judged and convicted people accused of crimes against religion.The tribunal was responsible for all of South America and sentenced almost 700 people, including Jesuits opposing slavery. Many of the accused were badly tortured. Today the museum shows some instruments of torture actually used back then.

Address: Plaza de Bolívar
Hours: Mon-Sat 09:00-18:00, Sun 10:00-16:00
Price: COP$17,000. A tourist guide, in English, can be purchased for COP$15,000.

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