Werl Prison, Prison and architectural heritage monument in Werl, North Rhine-Westphalia.
The prison facility spans across a structured complex with multiple buildings designed to accommodate its maximum capacity of 1,034 inmates.
During World War II, this facility held 4,500 French officers until April 1945, when the United States 95th Infantry Division liberated the prison.
The prison incorporates rehabilitation programs focusing on vocational training and education to prepare inmates for their return to society.
Located at Belgische Straße in Werl, the facility maintains strict security protocols while managing approximately 900 current inmates.
The British military authorities used this prison after World War II to detain and execute convicted Nazi war criminals until 1957.
Capacity: 1034
GPS coordinates: 51.56361,7.91639
Latest update: May 10, 2025 14:20
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