Sinop Fortress Prison, Prison museum in Sinop, Turkey
The fortress prison features a U-shaped stone structure with 28 halls spread across two floors, surrounded by thick defensive walls.
Built in 1887 within the ancient Sinop Fortress walls, this facility operated as a maximum-security prison until its closure in 1997.
The prison housed notable Turkish writers and intellectuals, including poet Nazım Hikmet and author Sabahattin Ali during their incarceration.
Visitors can explore the cells, courtyards, and administrative buildings while learning about the Turkish penal system through exhibits.
The prison's location on Turkey's northernmost point, surrounded by the Black Sea on three sides, earned it the name 'Anatolian Alcatraz'.
Location: Sinop Province
Location: Sinop
Inception: 1887
Official opening: 1887
GPS coordinates: 42.02444,35.14306
Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:48
Balatlar Church
1.2 km
Sinop Castle
629 m
Amisos Hill
125.7 km
Altınkaya Dam
88 km
Samsun Castle
128 km
Statue of Diogenes
166 m
Tatlıca Waterfalls
36.7 km
Samsun Gazi Museum
128.3 km
Şahinkaya Canyon
87 km
Mater Dolorosa Catholic Church
127.8 km
Alâeddin Sinop Mosque
487 m
Central Great Mosque
128 km
Samsun Clock Tower
128 km
Samsun Archeology and Ethnography Museum
128.4 km
Basalt Rocks
74.1 km
Tütün Pier
128.6 km
Atatürk Kültür Merkezi
128.2 km
Sinop Archaeological Museum
789 m
Samsun Merkez Camii
128.5 km
Koyunbaba Bridge
120.8 km
Vezirsuyu National Park
91.2 km
İnceburun Lighthouse
18.3 km
Historical Clothes Bazaar
128.2 km
Vezirköprü Clock Tower
101.5 km
Site Mosque
128.5 km
Bafra Archeology and Ethnography Museum
80.7 km
Taşköprü
96 km
Akgöl Nature Park
57.9 kmReviews
Visited this place? Tap the stars to rate it and share your experience / photos with the community! Try now! You can cancel it anytime.
Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes