Gedenkstätte Geschlossener Jugendwerkhof Torgau, Torgau
Facts and practical information
The Torgau Closed Youth Shelter was a disciplinary institution in the system of special youth welfare homes in the GDR. It was directly subordinate to the Ministry of National Education. The directors of the institution in Torgau were Günther Lehmann from 1964 to 1968 and Horst Kretzschmar from 1968 to 1989.
According to the order of April 22, 1965, inmates of Jugendwerkhöfen and special children's homes between the ages of 14 and 20 who "intentionally seriously and repeatedly violate" the home rules were placed in the closed Jugendwerkhof.
Gedenkstätte Geschlossener Jugendwerkhof Torgau – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Bürgermeister-Ringenhain-Haus, Historisches Handwerkerhaus, Spalatinhaus, Stadtkirche Sankt Marien.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Which popular attractions are close to Gedenkstätte Geschlossener Jugendwerkhof Torgau?
How to get to Gedenkstätte Geschlossener Jugendwerkhof Torgau by public transport?
Bus
- Torgau, Schloss Hartenfels • Lines: 759 (5 min walk)
- Markt • Lines: 759 (8 min walk)
Train
- Torgau (23 min walk)