Metropolitan Penitentiary Institute, Correctional facility in Budapest District II, Hungary.
The Metropolitan Penitentiary Institute spans across three buildings, with the main structure on Gyorskocsi Street featuring Art Deco architectural elements and a prominent street-facing facade.
Construction of the penitentiary began in 1913 and concluded in 1922, with Italian prisoners of war contributing to the building work during World War I.
The entrance displays sculptures representing law and justice, while memorial plaques honor historical figures such as Imre Nagy and Polish refugees from 1939-1944.
The institute operates under the Ministry of Interior and houses multiple legal bodies, including the Military Prosecutor's Office and Budapest District Prosecutor's Offices.
The facility maintains its original 1922 architectural structure while incorporating modern security systems and serving as a central hub for Hungarian law enforcement agencies.
Location: Budapest District II
Inception: 1913
Architectural style: Art Deco
GPS coordinates: 47.50960,19.03755
Latest update: March 13, 2025 12:28
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