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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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