The executioner in Minden

Of torture and execution - The executioner of Minden reports

"I shall and will protect my gracious lord of Minden and his gracious foundation from harm, serve faithfully in my office, scrupulously question and punish as I have been commanded by his gracious secular power every time."
(from the oath of office of an executioner)

During the approx. 90-minute tour, tour guide Ralf Schymon visits the most important places for the executioner. The prevailing legal system of the time and its changes will be discussed and perhaps one or two of the executioner's tools will be used.

Please understand that the minimum age for this tour is 18 years. The topics and presentations are not suitable for minors.

Meeting point: Minden Cathedral, Kleiner Domhof

Payment is made in cash to the tour guide on site.

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