Lepoglava prison, Maximum security prison in Lepoglava, Croatia.
The prison complex occupies a former Pauline monastery building with thick stone walls and watchtowers at the northern edge of Lepoglava.
Established in 1854, this facility transformed from a monastery into a penitentiary that held political prisoners during different regimes throughout Croatian history.
The prison implemented educational programs in 1878, including literacy classes and vocational training workshops for younger inmates under warden Emil Taufer.
The facility operates under the Croatian Ministry of Justice and maintains strict visiting protocols with specific documentation requirements for all visitors.
In July 1943, partisan forces executed a coordinated assault on the prison, successfully liberating approximately 800 inmates in a single operation.
Location: Lepoglava
Inception: 1854
Website: http://kaznionica-u-lepoglavi.hr
GPS coordinates: 46.20972,16.04306
Latest update: March 3, 2025 07:22
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