Spaç Prison
Parking available
This abandoned prison was so notorious that its name has become a metaphor throughout Albania.

📜 Former communist-era political prison and forced labour camp in central northern Albania.
🔍 Operational from 1968 to 1991, it stands as a grim reminder of brutal treatment.

Why Go

🏛️ Explore cells etched with prisoners' memories
🌟 Site of a significant 1973 prisoner revolt
💡 Gain insight into Albania's dark communist history
🚶‍♀️ Visit a unique, endangered memorial site

Why Avoid

⚠️ Difficult access via a rough dirt track
🚧 Site is crumbling, some parts in danger of collapse
🥶 Harsh conditions, especially in cold weather

Tips

🗺️ Consider a guided tour for context and easier access
👟 Wear appropriate footwear for rough terrain
⏳ Visit sooner rather than later due to ongoing decay

🅿️ Parking

Informal parking available near the site.

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