Sighet prison

Sighet prison is a former detention facility in Sighetu Marmației that now functions as a memorial museum displaying exhibits about political prisoners. The building preserves original cells and rooms where different exhibitions are arranged across multiple levels.

The facility was used in the 1950s as a detention site for people who resisted or opposed the communist regime. It played a central role in the political repression of that era.

The site serves as a memorial to those targeted for their beliefs and opposition to the regime, drawing visitors seeking to understand this dark period. Today people come to remember the prisoners and honor their stories.

Visiting works best during daytime when natural light comes through the windows and you can explore the rooms clearly. It is advisable to wear comfortable shoes since you will walk through multiple levels.

Many prisoners secretly wrote texts on paper at night, which they hid to preserve their memories. Some of these handwritten notes can still be seen today and tell of life inside the cells.