Altes Gefängnis, Historical prison building in Freising, Germany
The Altes Gefängnis stands as a three-story stone structure with a central courtyard, featuring preserved cell blocks and original architectural elements from different periods.
Built in 1663 as the Eisenfrohnveste city prison, the complex expanded in 1840 with a three-story cell block and served as a correctional facility until 1965.
The former prison cells now house exhibition spaces and a museum, displaying artifacts and documentation about the regional judicial system through centuries.
Located at Obere Domberggasse 16, the building opens Wednesday through Sunday, offering guided tours of the prison museum and housing a wine restaurant.
The building's basement prison tower, constructed during the child witch trials between 1715 and 1723, remains an integral part of the structure.
Location: Freising
GPS coordinates: 48.40020,11.74490
Latest update: October 1, 2025 21:00
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