Hochgericht Hanau, Medieval execution site in Hanau, Germany.
The structure consists of a 2-meter-high stone enclosure with a diameter of 13 meters, filled with earth and featuring an internal staircase.
Built in 1839 by the Electorate of Hesse as a replacement for an older execution site, this location served until the final execution in 1861.
The site represents early 19th-century German judicial practices, with executions conducted exclusively using a sword on the elevated platform.
Located within a residential area developed from former US Army barracks, the site maintains public access through designated pathways.
The last execution at this location drew an audience of over 12,000 people who witnessed the beheading of convicted murderer Nolte.
Location: Hesse
GPS coordinates: 50.11630,8.95377
Latest update: March 6, 2025 17:31
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