Gedenkstätte Geschlossener Jugendwerkhof Torgau
Gedenkstätte Geschlossener Jugendwerkhof Torgau, Memorial and museum in Torgau, Germany
The memorial site exhibits artifacts and documents from the former closed youth detention facility, including original confinement cells and remaining outer walls.
From 1964 to 1989, over 4000 young individuals were detained in this facility, which operated as part of East Germany's disciplinary education system.
The memorial presents testimonies, photographs, and historical records that document the experiences of youth subjected to military-style discipline and ideological instruction.
The museum organizes guided tours, workshops, and discussion sessions with former residents to educate visitors about the consequences of repressive educational methods.
The detention center's administrative building now houses permanent exhibitions detailing the daily routines and rehabilitation methods used during the German Democratic Republic period.
Location: Torgau
Part of: Fischerdörfchen 15, Fischerdörfchen, Geschlossener Jugendwerkhof Torgau
Address: Fischerdörfchen 15, 04860 Torgau, Deutschland 04860
GPS coordinates: 51.55610,13.00910
Latest update: March 7, 2025 02:03
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