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Tallinn Prison

Coordinates: 59°25′24″N 24°54′17″E / 59.423229°N 24.904756°E / 59.423229; 24.904756
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Tallinn Prison
Fence of Tallinn prison
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LocationLinnaaru tee 5, Soodevahe küla, Rae vald, 75322 Harju maakond, Estonia
Coordinates59°25′24″N 24°54′17″E / 59.423229°N 24.904756°E / 59.423229; 24.904756

Tallinn Prison (Estonian: Tallinna vangla) is an Estonian prison, which is located at Soodevahe, Rae Parish, Harju County. Previously the prison was located at Magasini Street, Tallinn.[1]

The history of Tallinn Prison began in 1919 when Patarei Sea Fortress was transformed into a prison (Patarei Prison). In 2000, Patarei Prison became obsolete. Patarei Prison as an institution was moved to a facility on Magasini Street.[1]

In 2004, Maardu Prison merged with Tallinn Prison.[1]

In 2016, Harku Prison merged with Tallinn Prison.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c d "Tallinn Prison | Vanglad". www.vangla.ee. Retrieved 1 May 2020.