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Pakistan is known for having very lax prisons where
criminals continue their business from the inside, as they did while
they were out of prison. Yet even with this, Pakistani prisons still
look like – prisons, the steel bars, mattresses on the floor and
concrete rooms. Around the world, we can find some prisons that don’t
really resemble the concept of what a traditional prison looks like. In
no particular order here are some of the world’s most bizarre prisons.
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Canto Grande Prison - This prison in Peru is also known as the “Shining
Path” prison. The unique aspect of this prison – it’s run by the
inmates, they follow their own schedule and create their own rules.
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Her Majesty’s Prison Forest Bank - Located in Manchester, England this
prison offers luxury meals with proper menus that have over a 100 dishes
to choose from.
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Squirrel Cage - It was located in Iowa
(The United States). It closed down in 1969, but it’s unique revolving
cells are still remembered as they were designed for “maximum security”
with minimal supervision.
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Otago Corrections Facility - Nicknamed the “Milton Hilton”, this prison
in Milton, New Zealand is more of a hotel than a prison. It offers rugby
courts and heated floors in the winter.
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San Pedro Prison - A community prison concept in Bolivia. It has
self-appointed leaders and entire families living inside.
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Halden Prison - In Norway, this prison is considered the most humane
prison. They provide an excellent library and fully furnished cells that
look like dorm rooms!
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Justice Center Leoben - Located in Styria, Austria. This prison is in a
league of its own, more of a get away then a prison. They provide
private bathrooms and adjoining kitchenettes. It is considered one of
the most luxurious prisons in the world.
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Aranjuez Prison - A unique prison in Spain, that offers “Five-star
cells”. These cells are designed for inmates that are parents and filled
with toys where children actually live with their parents during their
incarceration.
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San Antonio Prison - You wanna party while in jail? Then, this is the
one to go to. Located in Venezuela, this prison has BBQ pits, families,
and overnight guests are allowed. With nightly dance parties and
marijuana freely available. The best way to be incarcerated.
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Fortezza Medicea Prison - In Tuscany, Itlay, this
prison is home to about 150 inmates. It is also the most exclusive
restaurants in the country where the inmates prepare classical Italian
dishes for customers. Dinner includes music also. Amazing.
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