Free Inquisition Tour Zaragoza

Discover how Zaragoza became one of the strongholds of the Holy Inquisition on this fascinating walking tour. For centuries, the Inquisition shaped the political, social, and religious life of Aragón, leaving behind a complex legacy of faith and fear. Your guide will explain how the tribunal was established, how trials were conducted, and how its presence influenced daily life in the city. This tour goes beyond myths, offering a deeper understanding of how Zaragoza earned its place in Spain’s black legend.

The walk begins at the majestic Aljaferia Palace, once the headquarters of the Inquisition in Aragón. Here, you’ll learn how this institution exercised its power, investigating cases of heresy and punishing those accused of witchcraft, blasphemy, or secret practices of Judaism and Islam. Stories of public trials and confessions under torture reveal the darker side of the city’s history. Your guide will also explore how the Inquisition was not only about religion but also about control, politics, and reinforcing royal authority.

The tour then connects the past with art and memory. Outside the Goya Museum, you’ll see how Francisco de Goya used his engravings to denounce cruelty and superstition. Finally, in Seo Square, one of Zaragoza’s most symbolic squares, you’ll uncover how centuries of faith and repression left their mark on the city. Surrounded by monuments, legends, and the haunting stories of the tribunal, you’ll finish with a vivid picture of how the Inquisition shaped Zaragoza. This is not just a walk through history, but a journey into the struggles, fears, and resistance of an entire society.