Here on February 25, 1823 the last public execution took place with the sword, in which Christian Friedrich Sporn was hanged because of repeated arson. At that time, the forest was cleared so that 20,000 onlookers attended the execution.

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May 9, 2021

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For those interested in history, the others can leave the place of execution on the left (or right)

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June 2, 2023

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further in the direction of Erlbach, there is a rest area.

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Location: Markneukirchen, Vogtlandkreis, Vogtland, Saxony, Germany

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