Greece: The 19th century Ottoman Izzeddin Fortress, Souda Bay, Crete. The fortress was constructed in 1872 by the Ottoman governor of Crete, Rauf Pasha. It is best known for its role as a prison for political prisoners in 20th-century Greece. The last official execution in Greece took place here in 1972.

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