Rijksmuseum de Gevangenpoort is an iconic museum in The Hague, beautifully situated on the Hofvijver. The Gevangenpoort is a medieval prison comprising a courthouse, a cell block, and a residence for the jailer. The museum tells the story β¦
Rijksmuseum de Gevangenpoort is an iconic museum in The Hague, beautifully situated on the Hofvijver. The Gevangenpoort is a medieval prison comprising a courthouse, a cell block, and a residence for the jailer. The museum tells the story of crime and punishment through the centuries, displaying how prisoners were tried, punished, and imprisoned. The collection includes punishment and torture instruments, such as pillories, neck and hand shackles, branding irons, executioner's swords, leg stocks, and thumbscrews. Due to the nature of the collection, the museum is not suitable for children under eight years of age.
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