Tuesday, July 31, 2012

Patarei Prison, Tallinn

In 1828 Nicholas I of Russia mandated the building of the sea fortress of Patarei. Completed in 1840, it is located on area of 4 hectares. Over the years it has had different functions – in 1867 functioning as barracks, in 1920 as a prison and since 2007 as a culture park.


Prison hospital.


Operation room.


The last prisoners moved out some time between 2004 and 2007. They left a mess. 

The execution room. The last death penalty took place in 1991. 
The hanging point is in the middle of the roof and the victim dropped to the hole on the floor.

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