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Karosta Prison · Prison Tourism (Active Prisons)

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Karosta Prison · Prison Tourism (Active Prisons)

Karosta Prison is a Soviet-era military prison that has been converted into a tourist attraction offering challenging overnight stays. Visitors experience guard treatment and immerse themselves in Soviet history through the prison hotel and tours. **Unique Factor:** Soviet-era military prison, overnight stays possible, extreme experience **Key Experiences:** Prison hotel stays, guard treatment experience, Soviet history

Destination Overview

Karosta Prison is a Soviet-era military prison that has been converted into a tourist attraction offering challenging overnight stays. Visitors experience guard treatment and immerse themselves in Soviet history through the prison hotel and tours. **Unique Factor:** Soviet-era military prison, overnight stays possible, extreme experience **Key Experiences:** Prison hotel stays, guard treatment experience, Soviet history

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Best season
Summer
Difficulty
9
Region
Latvia, Liepaja

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