Penitentiary in Brno, Former prison in Zábrdovice district, Brno, Czech Republic
The Baroque and Neoclassical penitentiary spans 8,000 square meters between Bratislavská, Soudní, and Cejl streets in the northern part of Brno.
The prison's foundation stone was laid on July 20, 1772, during Maria Theresa's reign, and it operated until 1956 when operations moved to Bohunice.
The former prison now functions as a cultural center, hosting art exhibitions, theater performances, concerts, and workshops through organizations like Tripitaka and Ghettofest.
Free guided tours allow visitors to explore the facility's corridors and cells while learning about its transformation from a correctional institution to a creative space.
Between 1937 and 1952, executions took place in the second courtyard, where a plank-type gallows was installed for carrying out death sentences.
Location: Brno-sever
Location: Zábrdovice
Inception: July 20, 1772
Architectural style: baroque architecture, Neoclassical architecture
GPS coordinates: 49.19972,16.62250
Latest update: March 21, 2025 02:15
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