Adelaide Gaol

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7 / 10

2 expert reviews

“Only decommissioned in 1988 after housing 300,000 inmates since 1841, this old Victorian lock-up has a grim vibe, but its displays of homemade bongs, weapons and escape devices are amazing.”

– Lonely Planet

The Telegraph The Telegraph
"Built in 1841 and housed approximately 300,000 prisoners during its 147 years of operation...the site also contains a museum with displays of uniforms, contraband and weapons taken from prisoners." Full review