Granada Palacio de los Olvidados Tickets

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Immerse yourself in a world full of history and mystery with this skip-the-line ticket to the Palacio de los Olvidados in Granada . Visit this 16th century palace, see its impressive architecture and discover its exhibition of instruments of torture and capital punishment. Explore the most enigmatic corners of this palace, walk through its rooms and see machines on display such as the iron lady, the garrucha, the toque and the rack, along with other methods of torture of the Inquisition.

Learn about the stories, legends and myths that surround this place, delve deep into the history of the Spanish Inquisition and take spectacular photos of the Alhambra monument from the palace terrace.

  • Learn about Spain's complex history with this skip-the-line entrance to the Palace of the Forgotten in Granada.
  • Learn about the dark history of the Inquisition and discover the more than 70 instruments of torture on display in the museum.
  • See ancient human torture machines such as the garrucha, the toque, the potro and the iron maiden, among others.
  • Enjoy the best views of the Alhambra from the museum's terrace.

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  • Queue-free entrance to the Palacio de los Olvidados in Granada.
  • Access to the exhibition: "Inquisition. Ancient instruments of torture".

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Discover a former palatial residence from the 16th century with this skip-the-line entrance to the Palacio de los Olvidados in Granada . Explore the interior of this courthouse and discover the largest display of torture instruments that were used in all of Spain and Europe. Immerse yourself in this dark episode of Spanish history and see a wide selection of instruments ranging from the garrucha to the iron maiden .

Located in the heart of Granada, right in the medieval Moorish Albaicín quarter, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, you'll find this museum dedicated to the Spanish Inquisition. Travel back in time, explore all the rooms of this building and walk through the corridors where legendary characters once walked.

Feel the energy emanating from every corner and throughout the exhibition you will see more than 70 gruesome instruments of torture, which were used by the Holy Inquisition and the Civil Institutions to make heretics and other prisoners confess.

Among the instruments on display you will see the famous "iron lady", a macabre structure used to imprison the human body. You will also discover other torture devices such as the garrucha, the toque, which used electric shocks and, finally, the potro, an instrument used to stretch and tear the body.

As you walk through the rooms of the palace, you will see splendid frescoes and artistic treasures that will leave you in awe. You will see majestic murals, exquisite sculptures and even beautiful architecture that will take you back to a bygone era.

Thanks to its privileged location, almost on the banks of the Darro River and at the foot of the Palatine City, from its terrace you can enjoy unique panoramic views of the city, as well as the spectacular view of the Alhambra, one of its most emblematic monuments.

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    Ayah
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    The skip-the-line entrance to the Palace of the Forgotten allowed us to save time and enjoy the visit to the fullest.
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    Ángel
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    We discover how music has been an integral part of Granada's culture throughout the centuries.
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    Nadine
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    The Palace of the Forgotten also houses an exhibition of antique musical instruments.
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    Germán
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    Swords and armor made us imagine what life was like in times of knights and kings.
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