Altes Amtsgericht
Altes Amtsgericht stands in Petershagen as a 1913 Neo-Renaissance building with a preserved courthouse appearance. Its façade preserves a smaller Prussian court building in Westphalia.
The court operated until 1984, before the building became part of the Minden district. A restaurant and cultural centre now occupy the former court. The judge’s residence and old prison remain part of the complex, linking administration with confinement.
Former prison cells now host the Rast im Knast overnight experience, complete with striped prisoner clothing. The cells once held petty criminals, giving the accommodation its distinctive historical setting. The restored Schöffensaal displays stained glass and fine woodwork. That hall also provides a wedding setting, while the cultural centre hosts meetings and a varied programme.
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