District Court Münchner Platz

The building complex houses cells, execution chambers, and courtrooms within its four-story structure featuring Neo-Renaissance architectural elements and red brick facades.

From 1907 to 1956, the building operated as a courthouse and prison, witnessing political persecution during Nazi rule, Soviet occupation, and early GDR periods.

The memorial site exhibits photographs, documents, and personal belongings of prisoners who faced political persecution through the judicial system in different regimes.

Visitors can participate in guided tours through the former prison cells, execution rooms, and courthouse areas from Tuesday through Sunday between 10:00 and 16:00.

A guillotine mounting stone with inscribed last words of resistance fighter Georg Schumann remains preserved in the execution chamber of the complex.

Location: Dresden

GPS coordinates: 51.02940,13.72220

Latest update: October 1, 2025 21:00