Mikkeli prison, Cultural Heritage Site in Mikkeli, Finland.
The prison complex features classic architectural elements designed by Carl Ludvig Engel, including symmetrical layouts and neoclassical structural details throughout the facility.
The construction of Mikkeli Prison in 1843 represented a major advancement in Finland's penal system during a period of institutional modernization.
This correctional facility demonstrates the evolution of Finnish rehabilitation methods through its architectural design, which balances security requirements with humane conditions.
The prison, operated by Rikosseuraamuslaitos, maintains both its original structural integrity and modern security standards while serving as an active correctional institution.
The geographical position of the prison at coordinates 61.684722, 27.270556 marks it as a central point in Mikkeli's urban development since the 19th century.
Location: Mikkeli
Inception: 1843
Architects: Carl Ludvig Engel
Operator: Rikosseuraamuslaitos
Phone: +358295685500
Website: https://rikosseuraamus.fi/fi/index/toimipaikatjayhteystiedot/vankilat/mikkelinvankila.html
GPS coordinates: 61.68472,27.27056
Latest update: March 18, 2025 18:54
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