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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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