Tips
Stuart Wilcock
May 28, 2026
Hiking
Built in 1912 as an Art Nouveau upscale apartment building with ground-floor shops.
Converted into a terrifying prison and interrogation facility by the Cheka/KGB in 1940.
A paid, 45-to-60-minute tour takes you deep into restricted areas. You can book tickets online.
Converted into a terrifying prison and interrogation facility by the Cheka/KGB in 1940.
A paid, 45-to-60-minute tour takes you deep into restricted areas. You can book tickets online.
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Elevation 20 m