{"id":7025,"date":"2023-01-05T10:33:18","date_gmt":"2023-01-05T09:33:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tripaim.com\/blog\/?p=7025"},"modified":"2025-07-09T20:07:47","modified_gmt":"2025-07-09T18:07:47","slug":"patarei-prison","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tripaim.com\/blog\/en\/tallinn\/patarei-prison\/","title":{"rendered":"Patarei Prison"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"7025\" class=\"elementor elementor-7025 elementor-7011\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section data-dce-background-overlay-color=\"rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.76)\" data-dce-background-image-url=\"https:\/\/tripaim.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Carcel-de-Patarei.jpg\" class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-308a8da6 elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-min-height elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-items-middle\" data-id=\"308a8da6\" 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Estonia, we can find charming streets, wonderful squares, beautiful gardens and other places that seem out of a fairy tale. However, there is an area famous for its terrible past and dark present, the <strong>Patarei Prison<\/strong>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7e3fd4e elementor-toc--minimized-on-tablet elementor-widget elementor-widget-table-of-contents\" data-id=\"7e3fd4e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;headings_by_tags&quot;:[&quot;h2&quot;],&quot;exclude_headings_by_selector&quot;:[],&quot;no_headings_message&quot;:&quot;No headings were found on this 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Empire, during its heyday, was one of the greatest powers in Europe. His domains included the territories of nations that are independent today, such as Poland, Lithuania, Latvia, Finland, and, of course, Estonia.<\/p><p><br><\/p>\n<p>In fact, Estonia was one of the countries geographically closest to the Russian Empire, and both nations shared an important trading point on the Baltic Sea. It was there, in the waters near the port of <a href=\"https:\/\/tripaim.com\/blog\/en\/tallinn\/tallinn\"><span style=\"color: #842000;\"><strong>Tallinn<\/strong><\/span><\/a>, that Tsar Nicholas II ordered the construction of a military barracks.<\/p><p><br><\/p>\n<p>However, this barracks would go on to become a prison, which for more than 50 years terrorized all defendants whose sentences were to be served there.<\/p><p><br><\/p>\n<p>Currently, the <strong>Patarei Prison<\/strong> is a museum, in which it is shown what the prison life of the people who were imprisoned in that place was like, and what were the crimes that were paid with a stay in this infamous Estonian prison.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f4c002c elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"f4c002c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;motion_fx_motion_fx_scrolling&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;motion_fx_blur_effect&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;motion_fx_blur_direction&quot;:&quot;in-out&quot;,&quot;motion_fx_blur_level&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:13,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;motion_fx_blur_range&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;%&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:{&quot;start&quot;:75,&quot;end&quot;:100}},&quot;motion_fx_devices&quot;:[&quot;desktop&quot;,&quot;tablet&quot;,&quot;mobile&quot;]}\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"992\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/tripaim.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Que-veren-Tallin.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-7018\" alt=\"Visit the Patarei Prison\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tripaim.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Que-veren-Tallin.jpg 992w, https:\/\/tripaim.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Que-veren-Tallin-300x136.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tripaim.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Que-veren-Tallin-768x348.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 992px) 100vw, 992px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5e050093 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5e050093\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The Patarei Prison and the Soviet Regime<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-75159b3a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"75159b3a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Paterei, whose name in Estonian means battery, has been in operation since Estonia declared its independence from the Russian Empire in the late 19th century. Unfortunately, this freedom would not hesitate too much, since Estonia was one of the countries most affected by the Second World War.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>The German army wanted control over the most important ports and canals of the Baltic Sea, and to do so it had to conquer Tallinn. During that time, many Jewish citizens from that city and from other parts of the country were taken prisoner and locked up in the <strong>Patarei Prison<\/strong>.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>However, the real terror came after the defeat of Germany and the victory of the Allies. The Soviet Union seized almost all the nations of Eastern Europe, including Estonia.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>The proximity between the Patarei Prison and Russia made it the ideal place for the KGB, an organization that played the role of secret police in the Soviet Union, to incarcerate a huge number of political prisoners, many of whom would have sentences gruesome and would be deported to Siberia.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>Similarly, the Patarei Prison also carried out executions, torture sessions and brutal interrogations.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e8157d2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"e8157d2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;motion_fx_motion_fx_scrolling&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;motion_fx_blur_effect&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;motion_fx_blur_direction&quot;:&quot;in-out&quot;,&quot;motion_fx_blur_level&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:13,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;motion_fx_blur_range&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;%&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:{&quot;start&quot;:75,&quot;end&quot;:100}},&quot;motion_fx_devices&quot;:[&quot;desktop&quot;,&quot;tablet&quot;,&quot;mobile&quot;]}\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"992\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/tripaim.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Como-es-la-Carcel-de-Patarei.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-7021\" alt=\"Visits in Tallinn\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tripaim.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Como-es-la-Carcel-de-Patarei.jpg 992w, https:\/\/tripaim.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Como-es-la-Carcel-de-Patarei-300x136.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tripaim.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Como-es-la-Carcel-de-Patarei-768x348.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 992px) 100vw, 992px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-56fe8ab6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"56fe8ab6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Why visit the Patarei Prison?<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5e60261c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5e60261c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The history of Patarei is one of the most fascinating, albeit grim, in the entire Estonian capital. Therefore, visiting it is taking a look at the recent past of this country, which still bears the scars of years of repression, censorship and fear.<\/p><p><br><\/p>\n<p>Similarly, the Patarei Prison holds the memories and experiences of many of its prisoners, several of whom never managed to regain their freedom. So if you are curious and like to explore the secrets hidden in abandoned buildings, this is one of your must-sees.<\/p><p><br><\/p>\n<p>Please note that the <strong>Patarei Prison<\/strong> offers private tours, which will take you through the entire structure of the prison. These are delivered in English, Russian or Estonian.<\/p><p><br><\/p>\n<p>From this place a good idea is to visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/tripaim.com\/blog\/en\/tallinn\/kalamaja-neighborhood\"><span style=\"color: #842000;\"><strong>Kalamaja neighborhood<\/strong><\/span><\/a>, one of the oldest neighborhoods in Tallinn.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-07d9a1f elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"07d9a1f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" 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class=\"tag-cloud-link tag-link-271 tag-link-position-7\" style=\"font-size: 12.504347826087pt;\" aria-label=\"Belgium (10 items)\">Belgium<\/a>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/tripaim.com\/blog\/en\/tag\/brazil\/\" class=\"tag-cloud-link tag-link-283 tag-link-position-8\" style=\"font-size: 8pt;\" aria-label=\"Brazil (1 item)\">Brazil<\/a>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/tripaim.com\/blog\/en\/tag\/canada-en\/\" class=\"tag-cloud-link tag-link-346 tag-link-position-9\" style=\"font-size: 9.8260869565217pt;\" aria-label=\"Canada (3 items)\">Canada<\/a>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/tripaim.com\/blog\/en\/tag\/chile-en\/\" class=\"tag-cloud-link tag-link-305 tag-link-position-10\" style=\"font-size: 10.434782608696pt;\" aria-label=\"Chile (4 items)\">Chile<\/a>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/tripaim.com\/blog\/en\/tag\/croatia\/\" class=\"tag-cloud-link tag-link-118 tag-link-position-11\" style=\"font-size: 11.95652173913pt;\" aria-label=\"Croatia (8 items)\">Croatia<\/a>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/tripaim.com\/blog\/en\/tag\/cuba-en\/\" class=\"tag-cloud-link tag-link-102 tag-link-position-12\" style=\"font-size: 10.921739130435pt;\" aria-label=\"Cuba (5 items)\">Cuba<\/a>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/tripaim.com\/blog\/en\/tag\/czech-republic\/\" class=\"tag-cloud-link tag-link-198 tag-link-position-13\" style=\"font-size: 13.173913043478pt;\" aria-label=\"Czech Republic (13 items)\">Czech Republic<\/a>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/tripaim.com\/blog\/en\/tag\/denmark\/\" class=\"tag-cloud-link tag-link-330 tag-link-position-14\" style=\"font-size: 12.930434782609pt;\" aria-label=\"Denmark (12 items)\">Denmark<\/a>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/tripaim.com\/blog\/en\/tag\/egypt\/\" class=\"tag-cloud-link tag-link-316 tag-link-position-15\" style=\"font-size: 8pt;\" aria-label=\"Egypt (1 item)\">Egypt<\/a>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/tripaim.com\/blog\/en\/tag\/estonia-en\/\" class=\"tag-cloud-link tag-link-340 tag-link-position-16\" style=\"font-size: 12.747826086957pt;\" aria-label=\"Estonia (11 items)\">Estonia<\/a>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/tripaim.com\/blog\/en\/tag\/europe\/\" class=\"tag-cloud-link tag-link-43 tag-link-position-17\" style=\"font-size: 22pt;\" aria-label=\"Europe (395 items)\">Europe<\/a>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/tripaim.com\/blog\/en\/tag\/france\/\" class=\"tag-cloud-link tag-link-71 tag-link-position-18\" style=\"font-size: 14.75652173913pt;\" aria-label=\"France (25 items)\">France<\/a>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/tripaim.com\/blog\/en\/tag\/germany\/\" class=\"tag-cloud-link tag-link-257 tag-link-position-19\" style=\"font-size: 15.182608695652pt;\" aria-label=\"Germany (29 items)\">Germany<\/a>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/tripaim.com\/blog\/en\/tag\/global-en\/\" class=\"tag-cloud-link tag-link-430 tag-link-position-20\" style=\"font-size: 9.095652173913pt;\" aria-label=\"Global (2 items)\">Global<\/a>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/tripaim.com\/blog\/en\/tag\/greece\/\" class=\"tag-cloud-link tag-link-93 tag-link-position-21\" style=\"font-size: 14.330434782609pt;\" aria-label=\"Greece (21 items)\">Greece<\/a>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/tripaim.com\/blog\/en\/tag\/holanda-en\/\" class=\"tag-cloud-link tag-link-460 tag-link-position-22\" style=\"font-size: 9.095652173913pt;\" aria-label=\"Holanda (2 items)\">Holanda<\/a>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/tripaim.com\/blog\/en\/tag\/hungary\/\" class=\"tag-cloud-link tag-link-194 tag-link-position-23\" style=\"font-size: 14.452173913043pt;\" aria-label=\"Hungary (22 items)\">Hungary<\/a>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/tripaim.com\/blog\/en\/tag\/ireland\/\" class=\"tag-cloud-link tag-link-322 tag-link-position-24\" style=\"font-size: 8pt;\" aria-label=\"Ireland (1 item)\">Ireland<\/a>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/tripaim.com\/blog\/en\/tag\/israel-en\/\" class=\"tag-cloud-link tag-link-156 tag-link-position-25\" style=\"font-size: 8pt;\" aria-label=\"Israel (1 item)\">Israel<\/a>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/tripaim.com\/blog\/en\/tag\/italia-en\/\" class=\"tag-cloud-link tag-link-553 tag-link-position-26\" style=\"font-size: 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style=\"font-size: 14.75652173913pt;\" aria-label=\"Netherlands (25 items)\">Netherlands<\/a>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/tripaim.com\/blog\/en\/tag\/norway\/\" class=\"tag-cloud-link tag-link-478 tag-link-position-32\" style=\"font-size: 11.652173913043pt;\" aria-label=\"Norway (7 items)\">Norway<\/a>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/tripaim.com\/blog\/en\/tag\/peru-en\/\" class=\"tag-cloud-link tag-link-171 tag-link-position-33\" style=\"font-size: 9.095652173913pt;\" aria-label=\"Peru (2 items)\">Peru<\/a>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/tripaim.com\/blog\/en\/tag\/philippines\/\" class=\"tag-cloud-link tag-link-263 tag-link-position-34\" style=\"font-size: 8pt;\" aria-label=\"Philippines (1 item)\">Philippines<\/a>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/tripaim.com\/blog\/en\/tag\/portugal-en\/\" class=\"tag-cloud-link tag-link-187 tag-link-position-35\" style=\"font-size: 13.84347826087pt;\" aria-label=\"Portugal (17 items)\">Portugal<\/a>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/tripaim.com\/blog\/en\/tag\/scotland\/\" class=\"tag-cloud-link 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href=\"https:\/\/tripaim.com\/blog\/en\/tag\/thailand\/\" class=\"tag-cloud-link tag-link-251 tag-link-position-41\" style=\"font-size: 10.434782608696pt;\" aria-label=\"Thailand (4 items)\">Thailand<\/a>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/tripaim.com\/blog\/en\/tag\/turkey-en\/\" class=\"tag-cloud-link tag-link-410 tag-link-position-42\" style=\"font-size: 9.095652173913pt;\" aria-label=\"Turkey (2 items)\">Turkey<\/a>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/tripaim.com\/blog\/en\/tag\/turkey\/\" class=\"tag-cloud-link tag-link-81 tag-link-position-43\" style=\"font-size: 13.35652173913pt;\" aria-label=\"Turkey (14 items)\">Turkey<\/a>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/tripaim.com\/blog\/en\/tag\/united-kindom\/\" class=\"tag-cloud-link tag-link-179 tag-link-position-44\" style=\"font-size: 12.930434782609pt;\" aria-label=\"United Kingdom (12 items)\">United Kingdom<\/a>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/tripaim.com\/blog\/en\/tag\/uruguay-en\/\" class=\"tag-cloud-link tag-link-420 tag-link-position-45\" style=\"font-size: 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