Justizvollzugsanstalt Realta, Correctional facility in Domleschg, Switzerland
Justizvollzugsanstalt Realta is a correctional facility in Domleschg, Grisons, operating under an open penal system with capacity for around 120 inmates. The institution sits near the settlement of Cazis and places emphasis on medical care and controlled opiate distribution for those struggling with severe addictions.
Authorities built a care institution for alcoholics and emotionally unstable individuals at this location between 1851 and 1855. The original facility laid the foundation for what eventually became the modern correctional establishment operating today.
Archaeological excavations in 2016 uncovered a cemetery containing remains of over one hundred former inmates, revealing health conditions common in 19th-century alpine regions.
This is an active correctional facility not open to casual public visits and access requires prior arrangement with authorities. Visitors interested in learning about the institution should contact officials in advance to inquire about possible access.
An archaeological dig in 2016 uncovered a burial ground with remains of over one hundred former residents showing evidence of tuberculosis and cretinism. This discovery offers insight into health challenges that affected alpine communities during the 1800s.
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