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Who dares to explore Salzburg’s hidden alleys after dark? Shadows whisper, and history lingers in the air. This is no ordinary city tour, this is a journey into Salzburg’s darkest past.Step back in time to an era of brutal justice, executioners, and medieval torture. Learn about the chilling witch trials of the 17th century, where hundreds—mostly women—were accused of sorcery and met horrific fates. Discover how public executions became grim spectacles.We start at Festungsgasse, near the old cemetery, then weave through Bierjodlgasse to Herrengasse, where Salzburg’s executioner once lived. Passing Krotachgasse and Pfeifergasse, we visit the former homes of Paracelsus and medieval barbers, who doubled as primitive surgeons.Next, we leave the old ghetto for Mozartplatz and the city’s former pillory at Waagplatz, where criminals and witches faced public humiliation. Moving through Judengasse, we reach Residenzplatz, once a site of executions and punishments…
