Most famous prisons in the world: Normally, a prison is not a place you’d want to visit, and definitely not a tourist attraction. But some historic prisons around the world have become famous landmarks and are even considered a must-see attractions. Here’s a list of ten historic and Infamous prisons which are open to the public
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1. Alcatraz Island, California
The small island of Alcatraz in front of San Francisco‘s Fisherman’s Wharf was the site of the first lighthouse in the Western United States. It became a prison in 1934 and remained active till 1963. The maximum security prison was home to famous prisoners like Al Capone. 36 prisoners tried to escape the rocky island over the years, most of which were caught, shot and killed, or drowned. 5 of these men were never seen again and are believed to have drowned, though their bodies were never recovered, and some do believe that these men successfully escaped the rock. Today you can take a boat tour to the island and visit the infamous prison itself. These tours typically start at Fisherman’s Wharf and will often include a longer route that also goes underneath the Golden Gate Bridge. From the boat you’ll get a beautiful breathtaking view of San Francisco which alone is worth the entire tour
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