Doftana prison, Historic prison in Doftana, Romania.
The red brick building features high perimeter walls, multiple cell blocks, and is positioned near salt mines in Prahova County.
Built in 1895 for regular inmates, the facility transformed into a political prison in 1921, holding future Romanian leaders like Nicolae Ceausescu.
Inmates maintained written communication through an internal newspaper system, producing publications such as Doftana Red and Bolsheviks Handcuffed.
The structure now functions as a museum, allowing visitors to examine the cells, corridors, and learn about Romania's political history.
Prisoners developed secret methods to write and distribute their own newspaper while incarcerated, maintaining intellectual discourse despite confinement.
Location: Doftana
Location: Prahova County
GPS coordinates: 45.13667,25.77333
Latest update: May 11, 2025 10:54
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