If you missed it yesterday, I wrote about the worst witch panic in European history, that took place in Bamberg, for @BylineTimes. (See my replies to this tweet for 'bonus features'!). bylinetimes.com/2020/01/16/the…
1. Before the construction of the 'Malefizhaus', many suspects - especially those of a more patrician background, were held at the Alte Hofhaltung - the ancient fortress by the cathedral.
Executions of elite accused were conducted by sword in that open space.
Executions of elite accused were conducted by sword in that open space.
2. Trials sometimes took place in the Alte Rathaus, astride the Pegnitz. The horrors of the witch craze were also the subject of much debate.
The Alte Rathaus, or 'Old Town Hall' is built on the river, according to legend, as the Prince-Bishops wouldn't grant land for it.
The Alte Rathaus, or 'Old Town Hall' is built on the river, according to legend, as the Prince-Bishops wouldn't grant land for it.
3. There is a permanent memorialto the witch persecutions in Bamberg, the 'Hexenmahnmal', but it is currently closed while a nearby palace is renovated.
It is located on the Inselstadt, close to the Alte Rathaus.
It is located on the Inselstadt, close to the Alte Rathaus.
4. As far as we can tell, the infamous 'Malefizhaus' was built near today's Franz-Ludwig-Straße no 9.
There's a pharmacy there now.
There's a pharmacy there now.
5. Those accused from outside the city, but within the prince-bishopric of Bamberg, were often taken to the town of Zeil am Main, where they were imprisoned in the Hexenturm or 'Witches Tower'. A huge place of burning was built. Today the tower houses a museum. /FIN
