To fully understand medieval history, San Gimignano's Museo della Tortuna undoubtedly provides an idea of what life could have been like in ancient times. Actually, these are two small museums: the first, located at the entrance to the village, immediately after Porta San Giovanni, which exhibits a complete itinerary on torture methods from all over the world with instruments belonging to the 16th and 18th centuries and from disturbing names (with photos and detailed explanations); the second is located in Piazza della Cisterna, and focuses on the theme of the death penalty.