Carcere dell'Asinara, Maximum security prison in Asinara Island, Sardinia, Italy.
The prison complex spans multiple sections across Asinara Island, including facilities at Cala d'Oliva, Fornelli, Santa Maria, and Tumbarino sectors.
Established in 1885, the facility initially served as a penal colony and later held prisoners from World War I, including 24,000 Austro-Hungarian soldiers.
The prison gained recognition in the 1970s for detaining high-profile inmates, including members of the Red Brigades and prominent criminal figures.
The former prison structures remain accessible through guided tours departing from Porto Torres, requiring advance reservations and proper documentation.
Throughout its 113-year operation, only one inmate, Matteo Boe, managed to escape from this isolated island facility.
Inception: 1885
GPS coordinates: 41.08472,8.33389
Latest update: May 26, 2025 20:53
Asinara
6 km
Asinara National Park
5.7 km
Torre della Pelosa
16.6 km
Area marina protetta Isola dell'Asinara
8.1 km
Capo Falcone
16.7 km
Torre del Falcone
18.4 km
Ossario austro-ungarico dell'Asinara
5.1 km
Torre delle Saline
21.1 km
Torre del Porto
27.9 km
Antiquarium Turritano
27.9 km
Royal Palace
4.1 km
Terme del palazzo di re Barbaro
28 km
Faro di Punta Scorno
4.1 km
Cala d'Oliva Tower
701 m
Finanza Tower
15 km
Museo del porto
28 km
Cappella austro-ungarica di Sant'Efisio e San Gavino
4 km
Stazione sanitaria dell'Asinara
4.1 km
Antiquarium Turritano ed Area Archeologica
27.9 km
Museo della Tonnara
18.8 km
Chiesa di Sant'Isidoro
27.8 km
Spiaggia della Pelosa
16.8 km
Torre di Punta Imbarcatogio
16.3 km
Chiesa dell'Immacolata Concezione
18.7 km
Nuraghe Unia
25.8 km
Terme Pallottino (Porto Torres)
28 km
Porto di Stintino
18.5 kmReviews
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