Justizvollzugsanstalt Tegel, Correctional facility in Reinickendorf, Berlin, Germany.
The prison complex spans 131,805 square meters and features 13 guard towers along its 1,465-meter perimeter wall in northern Berlin.
Construction of the Royal Penitentiary began on July 26, 1896, and the facility officially started operations on October 1, 1898.
The facility includes a neo-Gothic church built between 1896 and 1898, reflecting architectural elements from the German Imperial period.
The prison maintains 896 detention places in closed custody and 8 in open custody, with an average occupancy of 676 inmates.
Since 1968, inmates produce 'Lichtblick,' Germany's only uncensored prison newspaper, which distributes 7,500 copies nationwide.
Location: Berlin
Inception: July 26, 1896
Official opening: October 1, 1898
GPS coordinates: 52.57310,13.29330
Latest update: May 13, 2025 10:02
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