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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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tripadvisor rating 3.9 of 5
based on 259 reviews
Takes about 20 minutes
tripadvisor rating 3 of 5It's well put together and reflects an important part of history. But it's really small. Tip: if you don't have the Tallinn Card which includes entry to this, get the double ticket for this and its... Read more comments
Brief but informative
tripadvisor rating 4 of 5This is a small but fascinating museum in the horrors of that period of Estonian history. It did not take long to get through the museum but the Tallinn card included it as one of its many... Read more comments
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
