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2 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Ventotene, Italy

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Santo Stefano prison.

Ventotene, Italy

Santo Stefano Prison

Built to be the ideal penitentiary, this abandoned panopticon saw several revolts and even a prisoners' coup.
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