Stari pisker, Celje
Prešernova 20, Sl-3000 Celje, Slovenia,
Phone386 (0) 3 428 6410
ProprietorCelje Museum of Contemporary History
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| − | Stari Pisker ("Old Pot") got the name when building of former Minorite monastery was reshaped into penitentiary in 19th century. | + | Stari Pisker ("''Old Pot''") got the name when building of former Minorite monastery in Celje was reshaped into penitentiary in 19th century. Before Second World War it used to be prison for women. In years 1941 and 1942 in ''Old Pot'' German occupation forces committed many war crimes against civilians. In six out of court executions 374 hostages were shot in the yard and in the cells many were tortured and interrogated. |
| − | + | In 1965 the prison was opened as a memorial site, with a memorial courtyard and a memorial room in the former torture-chamber. The exhibition was renovated in 1995. Visit of ''Old Pot'' is only by appointment. | |
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