
🌎 Latvia 🇱🇻
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📍 Karosta Prison
✈️ Liepāja International Airport (LPX)
🚗 13.4 KM
⏱️ 21 minutes
Karosta Prison in Liepāja, Latvia, offers a unique and immersive historical experience as a former military prison. While some areas can be explored independently, guided tours are highly recommended for the full experience, which often includes theatrical reenactments, with certain extreme options allowing visitors to be treated as prisoners. The prison operates seasonally, typically from May/June to October, with limited or no access during winter months. Approximate costs for entry range from 5 to 15 EUR, depending on the chosen tour's intensity and duration. A typical visit, including a guided tour, lasts about 1-2 hours. Accessibility might be challenging in some parts due to the historical nature of the building, featuring stairs and uneven surfaces. Visitors should be aware that the interactive experiences can be intense and may not be suitable for young children or sensitive individuals; however, it offers a deeply insightful glimpse into Soviet-era history, with an unusual option for overnight stays in prison cells.