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Traveler from Finland wrote a review Sep 2020
Orimattila, Tavastia Proper38 contributions4 helpful votes
Not a nice place, but interesting place to visit. The prison was very well planned. The worst cells were without any windows or beds, just pure stone. There were no toilets for prisoners in the cells. There are also examples of famous Turkish people being in that prison, their personal belongings are on display. One prison department is made with sounds: people shouting or screaming. Quite a terrifying but interesting experience.…
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Date of experience: September 2020
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Unfortunately I can not say that this place is wonderful to visit...But it is an experience not to forget the dark years of Turkey...
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Date of experience: February 2020
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This Museum is important to understand political condition in Turkey.Everybody should visit there.It touch me very strongly.
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Date of experience: February 2020
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Interesting to see how a prison functions. I don't envy the guys being kept there. There is even a genuine hang.
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Date of experience: October 2018
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The Ulucanlar Prison Museum is a former state prison in Ankara, Turkey that was converted into a prison museum following restoration by Altındağ Municipality. The museum was opened in 2011. It is the first museum of its kind in Turkey When you are walking around you can see how bad it is these young people suffered from what they were told about and their thoughts.…
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Date of experience: September 2018
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