sinop cezaevi

jthollo

This is a unique landmark that is very interesting to visit, away from more mosques and cathedrals. It is not well signed but google for information. The feel is of doom, and to think if in the old days a bad written review may get you a sentence.

LR538

Well, no visit to Turkey is complete without visiting a Turkish Jail! The 'title' of this 'attraction' is unclear, as I doubt many would know what this is from reading "Sinop Cezaevi'. Really, this is a must see. It is absolutely huge inside and easy to wander around for quite a long time, all the while allowing your imagination to run wild regarding treatment of the previous inhabitants. Beware of the 'toilet' facilities. After you come out, they then tell you it costs to use, then they run after you for the money! (most people did not have the required Turkish Lira to pay the man, so most just wandered off in confusion at not being forewarned).There could be a bit more description in each area but you can pretty much tell what each room is (or was). A good break from the endless shopping available in the area (which itself was fun).

JulianFrench

A switch from the easy shopping & eating around the lovely Sinop harbour, this old prison is quite eerie, but fascinating at the same time! Well worth a visit.

snigglecleet

Sinop is a great place for shopping and has impressive fortifications but our main reason for strolling around was to visit the writers prison Cevaezi. We were not disappointed. The fact that this place was used until the 1960's is really very disturbing and anyone who has seen the film Midnight Express will know what to expect! I found it more disturbing than Alcatraz but it was an absolute "must see!" There was a charge for admittance but I'm not sure now how much but it was well worth it to explore this desolate, creepy and scary place.

arleneNewYork

Except for a lame description at the entrance, there are no signs telling you what each room was used for. One room that you could comprehend is the horrible dungeon with neck, arm, and leg irons chained to the walls. Another is the hallway of latrines, where the door allows the guard to keep an eye on the prisoner while he squats. There are no photos of the prison while it was in use. Recommended however for the walls that surround the prison, incorporating huge stones and columns.

kareng754

This prison was built in the 1200s by the seljuks and later used by the Ottomans and the Turkish Republic until 1997. It is very important for imprisoning writers and poets and is known as the "writer's prison." This is a must for all history buffs . The brochure they give you on entry does not include all of the important political prisoners, so make sure you Google it and find out the full list.

Beenmostplaces

The prison is pretty much as it was and is a scary reminder of how awful life would have been for the prisoners. It has been hardly touched and there is not much information but a great place to kust walk around and soak up the atmosphere.

JessieandTom

A huge complex that is completely deserted. There are no signs or displays but that is what makes the place so mysterious. You get a real idea what it was like in the jail. The dungeon near the entrance is particularly spooky. A must see in Sinop- take your camera there are so many eerie hallways and cells to capture. Only 5 TL great value!

elturcogrande

This place was interesting. Allow at least two hours to fully explore. If you like taking photos, you will need a full batteries since you will need your flash since there are many dark rooms and dungeons. This historic fortress-converted-to-jail hosted many famous figures during the times of Selcuk Empire, Ottoman Empire and the Turkish Republic until 1999. Now it is a museum, but there is still room for a lot of renovations. There is also an old printing press machine and an old truck which used to carry the inmates on display. Hundreds of stone cannonballs as well.

858erent

Dating back to the 11th century,this old castle was used as a prison for the last 100 years and was vacated about 10 years ago..Built right on the sea front,the inmates must have suffered a real high level of humidity within the thick walls of the castle.It is worth seeing when you can imagine the harsh conditions of the past and prisoners here but the building needs a renovation as it was left into the hands of ever-ruining humidity due to its location to Black Sea.

LevniB

It's one of the oldest prisons in Turkey now it's serving as a museum. It's heavily damaged and nothing much to see, but it's a major landmark in Sinop. This prison was also famous for its cruelty. If you're in Sinop and have some extra time, you may visit this place of bad memories.

118g_zdet

Tüyler ürpertici içleneceğiniz bir yer. Nasıl yaşanmışlıklar var diye merakla odalara duvarlara koridorlara bakıp kalacağınız bir yer

selimim

En acı. ..en duygulu. ..resmen aldırma gönül şarkı sözlerini dibine kadar hissediyorsunuz...bence herkesin görmesi gereken. .ve ilk kez özgürlüğün bu kadar değerli oldugunu burayi gördükten sonra hissettim. ..mükemmel bir tecrübe. Görülmeli..

incemre

Eğer zamanınız varsa Sinop'a gelmişken görün derim. Ama öyle herhangi bir beklentiniz olmasın çünkü içeride "temsili"lerden başka hiçbir şey yok. Şiirlerde, şarkılarda bu kadar yeri olan bir mekanın bu kadar sönük bırakılacağı hiç aklıma gelmezdi.

guyb576

Een stukje geschiedenis, een historische gevangenis die tot in de 20ste eeuw effectief gebruikt werd. Op heden soms gebruikt als filmdecor.Als je alles bij elkaar bekijkt, zit er duizenden jaren geschiedenis in, in de dikke muren treft men oude Romeinse of Griekse zuilen en ornamenten aan, naast stenen die later werden aangevoerd.De gevangenis op zich is vrij omvangrijk, men de grote cellen, de afzonderingscellen, zelfs een deel voor kinderen. Er was zelfs een hamham voor de gevangenen.Alles wat verwaarloosd en spijtig genoeg staan de meeste informatieborden er enkel in het Turks, waardoor het moeilijk is om de context te verstaan.