mestská šatlava / former Town prison, Pelhrimov, Czech republic
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Noe1
N 49° 25.852 E 015° 13.317
33U E 516093 N 5475377
House No. 11, a former municipal jail, now serves as the municipal museum exhibition. / Bývalá mestská šatlava, dnes expozice mestského muzea.
Waymark Code: WMAK86
Location: Kraj Vysočina, Czechia
Date Posted: 01/24/2011
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member Dáin & Olík
Views: 87

House No. 11, a former municipal jail, now serves as the municipal museum exhibition. It offers visit of the courtyard, cell, guard room, a torture chamber and prison chapel. Torture chamber is located in the oldest part, in the former Gothic bastion. Unique is a former prison chapel of st. Cross, with decorated altar, a crucifix and liturgical artifacts. The chapel was established in 1766 and was consecrated in 1769. As a city jail serving these premises from 16 century until 1849, when it took over the district court.
Address:
Masarykovo nám. 11
Pelhřimov, Czech republic


Open to the public: Yes

Hours:
January-April: Tuesday - Friday 9:00 - 12:00 and 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Saturday 10:00 to 12:00 Sunday 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. May - September: Tuesday - Friday 9:00 - 12:00 and 13:00 - 17:00 Saturday - Sunday 10:00 to 12:00 and 13:00 - 17:00 October-December: Tuesday - Friday 9:00 - 12:00 and 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Saturday 10:00 to 12:00 Sunday 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.


Fees?:
Children and seniors 15, - CZK Adults 30, - CZK


Web link: Not listed

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