Moabit Prison, Correctional facility in Moabit, Germany.
The prison building features a central star-shaped design with multiple wings extending from the center, accommodating a maximum of 971 inmates.
Built in 1881, Moabit Prison functioned as both a remand center and detention facility during significant periods of German history.
The structure represents 19th-century German institutional architecture and stands as a testament to evolving approaches in correctional facility design.
Located in Berlin-Mitte district, the prison maintains its original function while preserving historical elements of its construction.
The facility combines its role as an active correctional institution with its status as a protected cultural heritage monument.
Location: Bezirk Mitte von Berlin
Inception: 1881
Architects: Heinrich Herrmann, August Busse
Official opening: 1881
Capacity: 971
Website: http://berlin.de/sen/justiz/justizvollzug/moabit/moabit_
GPS coordinates: 52.52470,13.35470
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:56
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