Tallinn Prison
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 Fence of Tallinn prison | |
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| Location | Linnaaru tee 5, Soodevahe küla, Rae vald, 75322 Harju maakond, Estonia |
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| Coordinates | 59°25′24″N 24°54′17″E / 59.423229°N 24.904756°E |
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 was merged with Tallinn Prison.[1]
In 2016 Harku Prison was merged with Tallinn Prison.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d "Tallinn Prison | Vanglad". www.vangla.ee. Retrieved 1 May 2020.
External links
- About Tallinn Prison, vangla.ee