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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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Sinop Fortress Prison was one of the most notable confinement centers of its day, and is known for having hosted prominent controversial Turkish figures and intellectuals during the 20th century, similar to the U.S.' Alcatraz Island fortress off the coast of California's San Francisco.