Patarei Sea Fortress Prison Museum in Tallinn Estonia

• Contributor: Pekka Liukkonen / Alamy Stock Photo
• Image ID: EX4W2X
• File size: 30.5 MB (764.5 KB Compressed download)
• Releases: Model - no | Property - no
• Dimensions: 2666 x 4000 px | 22.6 x 33.9 cm | 8.9 x 13.3 inches | 300dpi
• Date taken: 19 June 2015
• Location: Patarei, Tallinn, Estonia

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In 1828 Nicholas I of Russia mandated the building of the sea fortress of Patarei. Completed in 1840, it is located on area of 4 hectares (10 acres). Over the years it has had different functions. Since 1867 Patarei functioned as barracks and in 1920 it was moved as a prison. It housed inmates until 2004, and has been left virtually untouched since.