Paşakapısı Prison, Prison facility in Üsküdar, Turkey
The prison building stands in the Üsküdar district of Istanbul, serving as a correctional institution within the Turkish penal system.
The structure originated in 1799 as a hunting palace commissioned by Sultan Selim III before its transformation into a prison in 1928.
Between 1918 and 1923, the building functioned as a school for nuns, marking a period of educational significance in its history.
From 2003 to 2008, the facility operated exclusively as a women's prison before transitioning to house convicted state employees.
The prison maintains its original location while the surrounding area transformed from remote forest into a central metropolitan district.
Location: Istanbul
Inception: 1928
GPS coordinates: 41.01731,29.01419
Latest update: October 26, 2025 17:29
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