The prison, which has also become known as Grelbes misery because of its yellow clinker facade, was built in 1904 as the most modern penal institution in the Kingdom of Saxony with 1,100 inmates.

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Oli - Gravel&Mtb

November 26, 2022

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The prison, also known as Yellow Misery because of its yellow clinker facade, was built in 1904 as the most modern penal institution in the Kingdom of Saxony with 1,100 inmates.

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January 21, 2023

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Memories were awakened here, Robur, the vehicle manufacturer also had a branch office on the site. The old entrance was a bit further up the road though, for the whole site.

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