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KGB prison cells
One of the most notorious and feared pre-trial prisons operated in the basement of the building at 1 Pagari Street during the Soviet occupation. The former KGB prison cells are now open to the public.
Built in 1912, the building has had a remarkable role in the recent history of Estonia. Arrested Estonian politicians, civil servants, intellectuals, veterans of the War of Independence, as well as ordinary people were beaten and tortured there. Many were then sentenced to death or imprisonment. The prison cells built in the basement have remained a symbol of communist terror to this day. Visitors can explore the basement comprised of two corridors, six prison cells, and a cell for punishment.
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tripadvisor rating 4.0 of 5
based on 217 reviews
Really important exhibit. Glad we saw ir
tripadvisor rating 4 of 5It was really informative but you had to read EVERYTHING. It would have been much better if they would have had an audio guide. It took a long time to read it all. In a couple of cells there were... Read more comments
Small but interesting
tripadvisor rating 4 of 5The KGB prison cells provide an insight into how life was for political prisoners in the soviet era. The museum is small, but provides a lot of information. I would say that it's something that you... Read more comments
Worth a look to see how they treated Prisoners.
tripadvisor rating 4 of 5Located in the basement of a large building are the cells that the KGB used when the Russians were in Tallinn. Quite moving to see the actual cells where people were kept and tortured by the KGB. The... Read more comments
