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‘Alcatraz of Anatolia’: Turkey’s historical Sinop Prison draws 500,000 visitors

Known as the "Alcatraz of Anatolia," Turkey's historical Sinop Fortress Prison saw a surge of visitors in 2018, welcoming nearly 500,000 guests.

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Muammer Köroğlu, a Sinop local, said the historical monuments and prison facilities are well-worth visiting. "I advise outside visitors and people from Sinop to visit the prison any time," he told Ihlas news agency.