Carcere dell'Ucciardone, Prison in Palermo, Italy.
The Carcere dell'Ucciardone stands as a large penitentiary complex near the port area of Palermo, featuring thick stone walls and watchtowers at its corners.
The prison opened its doors in 1842 after construction was completed in 1834, replacing the former Vicaria prison under the architectural direction of Nicolò Puglia.
The name Ucciardone derives from Sicilian dialect 'u ciarduni', connected to the French word 'chardon', reflecting the linguistic heritage of the region.
The facility transformed from a county jail to a house of detention in 2014, now operating under specific regulations outlined by Italian penal law.
In 2018, authorities renamed the institution after Marshal Calogero Di Bona, who lost his life to organized crime activities in 1979.
Location: Palermo
Inception: 19 century
Official opening: 1842
Website: https://giustizia.it/giustizia/it/dettaglio_scheda.page?s=MII179324#
GPS coordinates: 38.13278,13.35778
Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:36
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