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President Dwight Eisenhower once said: “If you want total security, go to prison. There you’re fed, clothed, given medical care and so on. The only thing lacking… is freedom.” As harsh as this statement could be, the following prisons illustrate Eisenhower’s point fairly well. They are so unusual, that one would want to commit a crime just to visit them in person.
1. Halden Prison, Norway
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This summer camp like prison houses about 100 inmates. Their favorite pastimes are sunbathing, playing tennis, and horseback riding. According to the Guardian, the inmate’s reoffending rate was reported at 16% compared to 70% in the rest of Europe.
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2. Otago Corrections Facility, New Zealand
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This facility has underfloor heating, a few flatscreen televisions, a library, and a gymnasium. The prison is nicknamed “Milton Hilton”.
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3. Butner Federal Correctional Institution, USA
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This is the home of famous white collar criminals like Bernie Madoff. The correctional center is famous for having excellent medical facilities, especially for cancer treatment.
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4. San Antonio Prison, Venezuela
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Most of the inmates in this prison do not want to leave. Who would want to leave a place with pools, barbecue pits, music, where overnight guests like the inmate’s children are encouraged to stay and enjoy themselves?
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5. San Pedro Prison, Bolivia
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What is unique about this prison is that it functions as its own community. You will find children, restaurants, cafes, hairdressers and even a hotel.
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6. Her Majesty’s Prison Addiewell, Scotland
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In Addiewell, inmates are given 40 hours a week to learn skills that will facilitate their transition to civilian life.
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7. Bastøy Prison, Norway
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This prison is so liberal, CNN calls it “the nicest prison in the world”.
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8. Morgantown Federal Correctional Institution, USA
The correctional institution offers classes and associate’s degrees to inmates.
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9. Cebu Provincial Detention and Rehabilitation Center (Cebu, Philippines)
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Cebu has become famous for its unique rehabilitation program: prisoners can choreograph hits like “Thriller”.
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10. Pondok Bambu Prison, Indonesia
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This female only luxury prison offers designer furniture, air conditioning, karaoke machines, and even a beauty salon.
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11. Cordillera Jail, Chile
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This now closed penitentiary institution, housed tennis courts, barbecue grills and a pool.
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12. Aranjuez Prison, Spain
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Aranjuez Prison allows children. The facility also offers cells filled with toys. Children can consequently live with their parents during their incarceration.
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13. Alderson Federal Prison Camp, USA
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This famous low security all female prison is where Martha Stewart was incarcerated. The prison is also called “Camp Cupcake”.
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