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Famous Prisons Around the World
Introduction
Old walls marked by solitary vines, places with a dark charm that are simultaneously intriguing: today we explore the most famous prisons in the world, to be admired from a distance and beyond. Some of these penitentiaries have indeed become historical sites and have opened their doors to those who wish to learn more about what happened (or happens) inside them. (In photo: Alcatraz Prison, San Francisco)