Remetinec prison

The prison spans across multiple buildings designed with institutional architecture, featuring concrete walls, security towers, and controlled access points throughout the compound.

Founded in 1987, Remetinec prison became the largest detention center in Croatia, with an initial capacity of 560 inmates in its early operational phase.

The facility operates under Croatian penal regulations, maintaining programs for education, work activities, and rehabilitation services for the inmate population.

Located at coordinates 45.765516, 15.947482, the prison provides visitor access through scheduled appointments and maintains specific entry procedures for legal representatives.

The prison population exceeded its intended capacity by 161% in 2012, housing 904 detainees despite being designed for 560 individuals.

Location: Novi Zagreb – zapad

Inception: 1987

Website: http://zatvor-zg.hr

GPS coordinates: 45.76552,15.94748

Latest update: March 3, 2025 09:01