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Open in the appWitch persecution in Zurich Between 1487 and 1701, 80 women and 5 men were executed as "witches" in Zurich territory. We show how a trial proceeded, what image the population had of the "witch" and how artists depicted them. We introduce you to Agatha Studler, the only woman… Witch persecution in Zurich Between 1487 and 1701, 80 women and 5 men were executed as "witches" in Zurich territory. We show how a trial proceeded, what image the population had of the "witch" and how artists depicted them. We introduce you to Agatha Studler, the only woman executed as a "witch" in the city of Zurich. And we explain why women in particular were so often accused. Visit with us the Zurich sites of witch persecution – you will find that you are already very familiar with them…