Hirtenberg penitentiary, Cultural heritage prison in Hirtenberg, Austria.
Hirtenberg penitentiary is a protected correctional facility in Austria located at Leobersdorfer Strasse 16, featuring traditional Austrian institutional design elements. The complex comprises multiple building sections with high walls and a systematic layout characteristic of correctional institutions.
The facility was established in the early 20th century and has operated as a correctional institution in Lower Austria ever since. It became part of the regional infrastructure development and contributed to the province's administrative framework.
The building displays characteristic features of Austrian institutional architecture through its functional design that reflects early 20th century construction methods. Visitors can observe the strict geometric forms and substantial masonry typical of prisons from that era.
The facility is located near important transportation junctions in Hirtenberg and accessible from surrounding roads. As an active correctional institution, visits are only permitted under strict security protocols and limited hours.
The facility has remained at the same location since its founding and has undergone minimal spatial changes, making it a stable constant in Hirtenberg's local history. This sets it apart from many other Austrian prisons that have been relocated or substantially modernized.
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