Anyone who spends significant amounts of time watching television – specifically reality television – knows how terrible prison appears for those who end up incarcerated behind bars for the wrongdoing they have done in their lifetime. Believe it or not, there are prisons across the planet that are surprisingly pleasant. They allow televisions in cells, entire libraries full of reading material, and more liberties than some people receive on the outside. Some, however, are dark, dangerous, and worse than any other in the world. Here are 5 prisons that range from luxurious, to hell-like.
5. Halden Prison
5. Halden Prison
Halden Prison, located in Norway, is actually quite a peaceful, relaxing location to spend your time. Prisoners are treated right, they get hot coffee, and every single cell has a private bathroom, a television, and their own mini-fridge.
4. Kresty Prison
4. Kresty Prison
Kresty Prison, located in St. Petersburg, Russia, is dark and scary, plus has way too many prisoners than the walls can support. Each cell is designed for a single inmate, but can sometimes hold up to 20 prisoners at a time.
3. Cebu Prison
3. Cebu Prison
Cebu Prison, in the Philippines, is actually famous on the internet because the prisoners performed a choreographed version of Thriller, which went viral. The inmates are rehabilitated by dancing, which is really odd.
2. Fortezza Medicea Prison
2. Fortezza Medicea Prison
The Fortezza Medicea Prison, in Italy, is actually famous for the exquisite food that is handed out to prisoners. They do not eat in a cafeteria, but instead get their meals delivered to their cell on time each day.
1. Justizzentrum Leoben Prison
1. Justizzentrum Leoben Prison
Justizzentrum Leoben Prison, located in Austria, is rather luxurious. The compound is both a prison and court, with the prison often being referred to as being five star, much like a resort. The cells are extremely comfortable, similar to dorm rooms, and the prisoners here are treated like humans.
