Eastern State Penitentiary, United States
Correctional facilities located in the United States have been built since 1829. Gothic architecture of the building that seem to make this prison seem daunting. Not only that, the security system was also applied to the inmates seem very tight and stiff.
Stiffness and unpleasant impression in prison expressed by Charles Dickens after visiting in 1842. "Prison system is too rigid, cruel, so full of despair, I think this is too cruel and wrong," he said.
Prisons are filled stiffness is then closed in 1970, then turned into one of the favorite destinations for tourists. First tour performed in 1994. At that time, tourists have to wear a helmet for safety. But now, everything has changed, visitors can listen to the story of the history of the prison through the audio facilities provided.
The walls look so gloomy castle who did not escape the attention of visitors. Many mystical story behind the building, which became the main attraction that brings many tourists to this prison.
Correctional facilities located in the United States have been built since 1829. Gothic architecture of the building that seem to make this prison seem daunting. Not only that, the security system was also applied to the inmates seem very tight and stiff.
Stiffness and unpleasant impression in prison expressed by Charles Dickens after visiting in 1842. "Prison system is too rigid, cruel, so full of despair, I think this is too cruel and wrong," he said.
Prisons are filled stiffness is then closed in 1970, then turned into one of the favorite destinations for tourists. First tour performed in 1994. At that time, tourists have to wear a helmet for safety. But now, everything has changed, visitors can listen to the story of the history of the prison through the audio facilities provided.
The walls look so gloomy castle who did not escape the attention of visitors. Many mystical story behind the building, which became the main attraction that brings many tourists to this prison.
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