Racibórz Prison, 19th-century prison in Racibórz, Poland.
The penitentiary complex features a 35-meter central tower constructed in a cross-shaped layout with individual cells spread across multiple wings.
The foundation stone for the prison was laid in 1843, with construction lasting until 1851 following architectural designs from Berlin and Wrocław models.
The facility represents Neo-Gothic architecture from the Prussian period and received monument status recognition from the Katowice Voivodeship in 1992.
The prison maintains 815 inmate capacity with specialized units for repeat offenders, temporary detainees, and first-time convicts who work outside the facility.
The central tower originally functioned as a water pressure system, supplying the entire facility with water through an innovative distribution network.
Location: Racibórz
Inception: 1851
Elevation above the sea: 188 m
Address: ul. Józefa von Eichendorfa 14
Phone: 0324539600
Email: zk_raciborz@sw.gov.pl
GPS coordinates: 50.08224,18.21439
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:36
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