THE THIEVES' TOWER AND THE WINEMAKER'S HOUSE
THE THIEVES' TOWER AND THE WINEMAKER'S HOUSE
The thieves' tower and the winemaker's house - Riquewihr
The 'Museum of the Thieves' is housed in the tower located in the northwest corner of the 13th century fortifications. Converted into a prison in the 15th century, it still contains a 5 meter (16.5 ft)-deep oubliette (or underground cell) and a strappado (an instrument of torture) such as they were used in the 18th century. On the upper floor, the guardroom communicates with a wine-grower's house built in 1563. The kitchen and the bedroom are furnished. The storeroom contains a wine-press and tools used in the wine-growing trade whereas the cellar seems ready to receive the wine from the next harvest. Temporary exhibitions.
14 Rue des Juifs
68340 Riquewihr
TEL 03 89 58 44 08 TEL 06 64 67 33 68
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Description
Best weather conditions: Cloudy, Rainy
Animals accepted: Yes, under certain conditions
Length of visit/event: 45 min
Enfants (âges) concernés: 7-12 years, 13-18 years
Languages spoken: French, German, English
Audience concerned: Adults (individuals), Couple, Families, Groups, Schools
Ideal season: Fall
Themes: Folk art and traditions, History
Type of site to visit: Museum and planetarium
Prestations
Acrivité en :: indoor
Package visits offered: Free visit, Visit with guide tool
Practical services (museums): Poster
Parking for vehicles: Less than 200 m from a free public car park, Less than 200 m from a paying public car park, Free parking for camper vans, Paid parking for camper vans, Coach parking
Opening days
Opening hours: daily from 7 April to 29 October, 10.30am to 1pm and 2pm to 5.45pm
A proximité (5 Km)
sur www.visit.alsace