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Wiezienie Montelupich Prison, Poland

From series “Famous prisons of the world”
Year: 1904.

The prison is located on Montelupich Street in Krakow. It also received the status of a historical landmark. It is considered one of the worst Nazi prisons in the world. It was used by the Gestapo throughout World War II. Political prisoners were kept in prison cells. Deserters, as well as Soviet and British spies captured during the war, served their sentences here. It is estimated that about 50,000 prisoners were held in the prison between 1941 and 1944.

The prison continued to be used for its intended purpose for some time after the end of the war. Interrogations of Polish soldiers were conducted in it. The building that houses the prison was built in the 16th century. It was originally owned by the Montelupich family. It was named after this family. The building was privately owned until the early 20th century. The military court was transferred to it in 1905. The historic building was converted into a prison a few years later.

Montelupich prison became famous in the post-war years also for the reason that death sentences were carried out in it for many years. The most recent death penalty was carried out in 1988. It was the last not only for the prison but for the whole of Poland. The investigation department is located in the historic building today. Therefore, you will not be able to visit it. Tourists are offered to admire only the appearance of the prison.

Ignacy Fik was among the most famous prisoners of the historic prison in Krakow. He was a well-known Polish poet and a supporter of the communist movement. He served his sentence in prison between 1904 and 1942. Vladislav Findis was also among the prisoners. He was a minister of the Roman Catholic Church, a priest. He was suspected of high treason. The prison has not been used for its intended purpose for a long time. But the situation has not changed much in recent years. Some of the prison's facilities look the same today as they did more than a hundred years ago. The old prison building is an important historical monument for locals. To the beginning - Prison on Alcatraz

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Useful staff nearby

ATM bankomat: 'Bankomat Cashzone' located in 0.08 km ( check the route on the map).
Car rental office: 'Smart-Car wypożyczalnia samochodów i transfery' is located in 0.31 km ( on the map).
Fuel station: 'Stacja Bezynowa Shell' in 0.39 km
Supermarket: 'Spar S.A.' in 0.2 km
Parking: 'Parcheggio Dluga' in 0.27 km
Apotheek: 'Apteka Niezapominajka' in 0.13 km
Police station: 'Komisariat Policji I w Krakowie - Siedziba dodatkowa.' in 0.51 km
Cafe/restaurant: 'Boss Kebab' in 0.07 km
Railway station: 'Kraków Główny Towarowy' in 0.61 km

Nearest airports:
 »  John Paul II Airport KRK - in 10 km
 »  Pyrzowice Airport KTW - in 75 km
 »  Rudniki Airport CZW - in 103 km
 »  Poprad-Tatry Airport TAT - in 114 km
 »  Zilina Airport ILZ - in 133 km
 Cities nearby

Best hotels near Wiezienie Montelupich Prison

Hotel Yarden

Located in 0 km from Wiezienie Montelupich Prison
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Rooms: 52
All rooms at the Yarden are tastefully decorated and classically furnished. They all feature a flat-screen satellite TV, a telephone, a desk and … More: photo, rates and booking
Wawel Apartment

Located in 1 km from Wiezienie Montelupich Prison
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Rooms: 1
The apartment features a living area with a flat-screen TV and a DVD, as well as a kitchenette and a bathroom with a shower. Kraków Główny Train … More: photo, rates and booking
Villa Relax

Located in 2 km from Wiezienie Montelupich Prison
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Rooms: 8
Rooms in Relax feature a TV and an electric kettle. Bathroom facilities are either private or shared. It is 800 metres to Vistula River and 3 km to … More: photo, rates and booking
Salwatorskie Zacisze

Located in 3 km from Wiezienie Montelupich Prison
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Rooms: 1
The apartment features a bedroom and a living room with a folded sofa and a CD player. There is a kitchenette with a fridge, a stove, as well as an … More: photo, rates and booking

Nearest unique sightseeing spots to visit

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1 km - Szkieletor Skyscraper
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Wieliczka Salt Mine
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Morske Oko
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The Morskoe Oko Lake, located in the Polish Tatra Mountains, is one of the most beautiful lakes in the world. The lake is located at the height of 1 395 meters above sea level, its maximum depth is more than 50 meters. The pine forests surrounding the lake are so …
Tatra National Park
103 km - Tatra National Park
The picturesque Tatras are well-known to those travellers who have ever reached Poland or Slovakia. Here, on the territory of two States Tatra National Park stretches around the mountain range. The park was created in 1949 with an area of 738 square kilometres. …
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Top destination around Wiezienie Montelupich Prison - Krakow

While choosing a hotel with an inimitable design, take a look at the modern PURO Hotel Kraków . This hotel is open in a very creative cube-shaped building, the façade of which is decorated with artistic lighting. The design of guestrooms is made in elegant black-and-white shades. Beautiful furniture and pistachio colored textiles create a welcoming, home-like atmosphere. There is a charming bar, Dystrykt One, in the designer hotel, which is a wonderful place to try not only various alcoholic beverages and soft drinks but also delicious homemade baking.

Hotel Europejski is also distinguished by quite an unusual design. The décor of guestrooms and public areas is made in aristocratic style. Elegant furniture made of dark wood, premium textiles in mauve and golden shades, portraits of outstanding people, and incredibly beautiful landscape paintings – all guests of Hotel Europejski will feel like true aristocrats and embrace the culture of past centuries. There is a special lounge area with a fireplace on the first floor. When you want to try delicious national dishes, head to the restaurant that is also famous for ancient crystal chandeliers.
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