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why are prisons landmarks

Infographic of historic prisons that became landmarks, showing an empty prison corridor with iron cell doors and callouts for the Tower of London, Robben Island, Eastern State Penitentiary, the Cellular Jail and Alcatraz

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Oct 19, 2026

Historic Prisons That Became Landmarks: Top 10

Historic prisons that became landmarks include the Tower of London, Mandela's cell on Robben Island, India's Cellular Jail and Alcatraz in San Francis…