Former prison in Celje, Slovenia
The Stari pisker Prison and the St. Mary's Church Stari Pisker (meaning in colloquial Slovene : an old pot ) is a former prison in Celje , Slovenia .
During World War II the German occupation forces committed many war crimes in the city and 374 hostages were executed at the Stari Pisker Prison in 1944.[1] The prison once underwent an inspection by Heinrich Himmler .[citation needed ]
In 1965 the prison was reopened as a memorial site, with a memorial room in what was once the torture chamber and the courtyard adapted for remembrance.[citation needed ]
It underwent a renovation in 1995.[citation needed ]
Administrative seat The location of the City Municipality of Celje View of Celje from Celje Castle Districts Landmarks Local communities Settlements outside the urban center Former settlements
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