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Roter Ochse

Halle (Saale), Germany · built 1842

Roter Ochse ("The Red Ox", today JVA Halle I) is a prison in Halle (Saale). The name can be traced to the end of the nineteenth century, but its origin is unclear. It is said to be related to the colour of the masonry. Since 1996 the building has also been used as a memorial.

Prison data from Wikidata (CC0). Summary from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA).

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