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Kreuzstadl Rechnitz and its collection
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The Kreuzstadl Rechnitz is a significant historical site located on the southern outskirts of the market town of Rechnitz in the Oberwart district in Burgenland. This former agricultural building now serves as a memorial to the Rechnitz massacre. Its location provides a serene and reflective environment for visitors to learn about the tragic events that took place here during World War II.
Historical Significance of Kreuzstadl Rechnitz
The Kreuzstadl Rechnitz is a poignant reminder of the Rechnitz massacre, where approximately 180 Hungarian Jews were brutally murdered on the night of March 24 to 25, 1945. The massacre was carried out by the local Gestapo leader Franz Podezin and his helpers. Despite numerous search excavations, the graves of the victims have not been found to this day. This tragic event is commemorated at the site, providing a sobering experience for visitors.
Preservation of Kreuzstadl Rechnitz
In 1993, the Kreuzstadl Rechnitz was purchased with donations collected by Marietta Torberg, the wife of Friedrich Torberg, sculptor Karl Prantl, and David Axmann. The building was then handed over to the Israelite Cultural Community of Vienna to be preserved as a memorial for future generations. This act of preservation ensures that the memory of the victims of the Rechnitz massacre is kept alive and serves as a reminder of the atrocities of the past.
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