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KGB prison cells
The basement of the building at 1 Pagari Street was home to one of the most notorious and feared pre-trial detention centers during the Soviet occupation. Previously closed to the public, the KGB prison cells are now open to visitors.
Estonian politicians, civil servants, intellectuals, veterans of the War of Independence, as well as ordinary people, were tortured and sentenced to death or imprisonment here. The cells built in the basement remain a symbol of communist terror to this day.
Visitors will see a basement with two corridors and six cells, including one for solitary confinement. Temporary exhibitions are held in the corridor. You can book a guided tour to walk you through the cells if desired.
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Good experience
tripadvisor rating 4 of 5We spent about 30 mins max at the prison cells making sure we took the time to read everything. It’s not a light subject matter by any means a fair amount of people will find it upsetting to visit... Read more comments
A Moving Reminder of Life Under Soviet Occupation
tripadvisor rating 4 of 5The KGB Prison Cells may be a relatively small museum, but they are one of the most powerful and impactful historical sites in Tallinn. Visiting the actual cells where people were imprisoned and... Read more comments
Self guided tour of the KBG cells
tripadvisor rating 5 of 5Initially we were not going to visit the KGB Prison Cells in Tallinn as earlier in the week we had visited the KGB Headquarters in Riga, Lativia, having decided to go we purchased the combination... Read more comments
