Anstalten Norrköping, Prison complex in Norrköping, Sweden
Anstalten Norrköping is a prison complex in Norrköping featuring a symmetrical layout with multiple wings extending from a central core. The buildings combine traditional Swedish architectural elements with robust stone construction characteristic of late 18th-century institutional design.
Founded in 1790 as a Crown Spinning House for women, the complex operated continuously for over two centuries as a working institution. The facility underwent several transformations before closing in 2013, serving different purposes throughout its long existence.
The complex reflects how Swedish corrections evolved from a place focused on labor and manufacturing to a modern facility. Visitors can observe how the spaces show the different purposes the institution served across its long history.
The complex is situated within Norrköping and is accessible by road through the city's established transportation network. Plan adequate time to explore the multiple buildings and outdoor areas at a comfortable pace.
The site contains archaeological remains of burial grounds from its earliest phase as a spinning manufactory, uncovered during recent development work. These discoveries offer rare insight into the daily lives of the facility's first residents.
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