cell inside Peniche ex-political prison
Prison Pavilion "From 1934 on, when the political prison was implanted in the Fortress of Peniche, until 1956, when the penitentiary was remodelled, the inmates used to be installed in the old military barracks, collective cells which, with few safety and hygiene conditions, were inappropriate for their purpose. On that date three American-like high security pavilions were built: the Blocks (or Pavilions) “A”, “B”, e “C”. Block “C” is the most important of these. The 1st floor held the common prisoners, on the 2nd floor there were the guards’ facilities and, on the 3rd floor, there was the High Security Wing, where, among other political prisoners, Álvaro Cunhal was held prisoner." 'Built under the command of D. João III in 1557 and completed in 1645 by D. João IV, who considered it the main key to the Kingdom through the sea, the Peniche fortress area has been used in several ways, according to the needs and historical changes of each period. Military square of vital strategic importance until 1897, shelter for Boer refugees from South Africa in the early 20th century, dwelling for German and Austrian prisoners during World War I, political prison of the dictatorial Estado Novo (New State) from 1934 to 1974, temporary lodging of Portuguese families from the ancient ultramarine colonies in 1974 and, since 1984, housing the Museu Municipal (City Museum), the Peniche Fortress assumes special relevance as it is an important document of a local and national historical chronology'
Size: 5200px × 3471px
Location: PENICHE FORTRESS, Portugal
Photo credit: © paul abbitt rml / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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