Leopoldov Prison, High-security prison and former fortress in Leopoldov, Slovakia.
The prison facility occupies 267,651 square meters and contains administrative sectors, cellblocks, workshops, a cafeteria, and medical facilities.
The structure began as a fortress in 1665 under Leopold I to defend against Ottoman armies, and transformed into Slovakia's largest prison in 1855.
The prison maintains medical facilities with four general practitioners, a dentist, a psychiatrist, and specialized treatments for tuberculosis and diabetes.
The maximum capacity reaches 1,426 inmates, and the prison operates under medium-high security classification with restricted access protocols.
During the 1989 Velvet Revolution period, the facility experienced severe riots that led to temporary closure discussions in the Slovak National Council.
Location: Leopoldov
Inception: 1855
Official opening: 1855
Website: https://www.zvjs.sk/sk/zariadenia/leopoldov
Operator: Zbor väzenskej a justičnej stráže
Phone: +421337300038
Email: ustavleop@zvjs.sk
Website: https://zvjs.sk/sk/zariadenia/leopoldov
GPS coordinates: 48.44583,17.77639
Latest update: May 12, 2025 06:35
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