Prison Lenzburg, Correctional facility in Lenzburg, Switzerland.
The prison stands as a substantial stone building with historicist architectural elements, featuring symmetrical wings and a central administrative section.
Constructed in 1864 under the direction of architect Robert Moser, the facility marked Switzerland's modernization of its penal system during the 19th century.
The structure holds recognition as a Class A Swiss cultural property, representing the evolution of correctional institutions in Swiss society.
The facility maintains a capacity of 363 inmates and implements rehabilitation programs, including educational courses and vocational training opportunities.
Prison Lenzburg experienced systematic capacity increases from 220 inmates in 1966 to 318 in 2016, reflecting changes in Switzerland's incarceration needs.
Location: Lenzburg
Inception: 1864
Architects: Robert Moser
Architectural style: historicist architecture
Capacity: 363
Part of: list of cultural properties in Lenzburg
Address: Ziegeleiweg 13, 5600 Lenzburg 5600
Website: https://ag.ch/de/verwaltung/dvi/strafverfolgung-strafvollzug/jva-lenzburg
GPS coordinates: 47.37988,8.17830
Latest update: March 18, 2025 18:54
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