1st penitentiary facility in Wrocław, Prison and immovable monument in Kleczkowska Street, Wrocław, Poland.
Description
The penitentiary facility is spread across a large site with several detention buildings, administrative offices, service structures, and a former hospital. The compound is self-contained and organized into different functional areas that support the operation of a corrections institution.
History
Construction was completed in 1895 as part of a period of large-scale prison building in the German Empire. During World War II, it became a site of political arrests and housed resistance fighters.
Culture
The prison appears in Polish literary works that document life behind bars and the city's history, showing how this place remains embedded in the region's cultural memory. Local writers have drawn from its stories to create narratives that reflect the experiences of those held within.
Practical
The site can be visited but tours must be arranged in advance as it remains an active facility. Planning ahead ensures better access and a more organized experience.
Did you know?
The facility operates specialized therapeutic departments for substance rehabilitation and maintains an external unit for specialized treatment programs. These programs show a modern approach to corrections that goes beyond traditional punishment.
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