Could you imagine spending a night within the walls of the Justizvollzugsanstalt Görlitz? It might not be on everyone’s bucket list, but this building holds a past worth pondering. Right behind us stands the imposing Justizvollzugsanstalt Görlitz. Its history stretches back to 1865 when it was first built to serve the nearby court. The prison we see today however is the result of a major expansion between 1905 and 1909. Imagine, a design inspired by American prison architecture, resulting in the unique cross-shaped layout we see today. Over the years, the Justizvollzugsanstalt Görlitz has seen it all. From the tumultuous times of World War I to the chilling era of the Nazis and finally into the modern age. Through these periods it underwent numerous renovations, evolving with the times. Did you know that even in the 2000s, they demolished and rebuilt sections to ensure it remained a functioning and modern facility? Today, the Justizvollzugsanstalt Görlitz stands as a reminder of the ever-evolving nature of justice and punishment.
Bahnbetriebswerk Görlitz
“The rhythmic clang of hammers, the hiss of steam, can you almost hear it?”” Right here at the Bahnbetriebswerk Görlitz,