Côn Đảo Prison, Colonial prison complex on Con Son Island, Vietnam.
The prison compound spans multiple buildings with thick stone walls, solitary confinement cells, and mass graves spread across the shoreline of Con Son Island.
French authorities constructed the initial prison structure, Phu Hai, in 1862 to detain political dissidents from Cambodia and Vietnam during colonial occupation.
The prison reflects Vietnamese resilience through exhibits displaying photographs, personal belongings, and documented stories of those who opposed colonial rule.
Visitors can explore the prison grounds through guided tours that explain the various sections, including the cells, torture chambers, and memorial areas.
The facility contains specific prison sections called tiger cages, which measured less than five square meters and exposed inmates to extreme weather conditions.
Inception: 1861
GPS coordinates: 8.68890,106.61480
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:39
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