During the time of the witch hunts, place of "embarrassing questioning" = torture. Commemorative plaque of the community for the 38 women and 11 men who fell victim to the witch craze.

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Rainer & Petra

April 23, 2023

It was a time troubled by natural disasters and disease epidemics.
A misguided judiciary, religious delusion and human action out of fear and resentment led to a witch craze not only in Wemding at this time.
A memorial plaque is attached directly to the torture tower: the city of Wemding commemorates those 38 women and 11 men who fell victim to the witch craze between 1609 and 1631.

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Emma ISt.

March 10, 2025

View of the torture tower from the inner side of the wall. With a place to sit...
Unfortunately there were a lot of broken pieces in the grass when I was there...

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