The Spanish Inquisition took place in what country?

The Spanish Inquisition took place in Spain.

More precisely, the Spanish Inquisition was a system of religious tribunals established by Ferdinand II of Aragon and Isabella I of Castile in 1478. It was created to enforce Catholic orthodoxy in their realms, initially focusing heavily on converts from Judaism who were suspected of secretly continuing Jewish practices.

Although it was based in Spain, the institution's reach extended across the Spanish monarchy, including territories and colonies overseas. It was different from the earlier medieval Inquisitions because it operated under strong royal control, even though its personnel were clergy and its work concerned religious doctrine.

The institution later investigated suspected Protestantism, Islam, blasphemy, bigamy, and other offenses. Its history is often blended together with the broader medieval Inquisition or presented through exaggerated popular stereotypes. The Spanish Inquisition was formally abolished in 1834, more than three centuries after its creation, making Spain the clear canonical country answer.