Castles on the Rhine & River Cruise Part 3

Last on our day trip was free time for exploring/shopping. Scott and I stumbled across a medieval torture museum. I have to say that it was really creepy. I don't think the pictures are a good representation of how dark and creepy it was inside.

"Masks of Shame" for punishment. Mostly used on women.

The "Barrel Pillory" used for public drunkenness.

The "Inquisition Chair"

The "Rack" for stretching and dislocating the body. Possible to lengthen to 30cm!

What torture museum would be complete without a guillotine.

The "Judas Cradle" :(

Depiction on how the Judas Cradle is used. The executioner decided how much of the victims body weight to use.

"Water Torture" Water was forced into the person's mouth by funnel so they felt like they couldn't breathe.

The "Oral Pear" was forced down the mouth and expanded.