Stari Pisker, World War II memorial prison in Celje, Slovenia.
Stari Pisker is a stone prison building with thick walls and barred windows located in central Celje. A central courtyard inside was where harsh wartime events took place.
German occupiers used this prison from 1941 to detain resistance fighters and others. Partisan forces liberated the site in 1944, bringing an end to this period of brutal imprisonment.
The memorial displays personal belongings and documents from those imprisoned here during the war years. These objects help visitors connect with the individual stories of those who suffered.
The building sits in central Celje and is easy to reach on foot if you are in the area. Visits are usually possible by prior arrangement and take about one to two hours.
A high-ranking official inspection of the prison during the occupation highlighted its strategic importance. Such visits underscored how much the occupiers valued this facility.
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