Târgu Ocna Prison
Târgu Ocna Prison is a prison located in Târgu Ocna, Bacău County, Romania. History Early years In 1851, when Prince of Moldavia, Prince Grigore Alexandru Ghica visited the area, he was impressed by the poor conditions in which detainees worked at the local salt mine, ordering the construction of a new penitentiary. Until completion in 1855, they were housed at his castle. The prison was horseshoe-shaped, with entry through the castle gate. There were twelve rooms, each fitting 25–30 men, for a total of around 350. The administration was on the ground floor, the deposits and chapel on the upper floor, the kitchen and bakery in the basement, staffed by prisoners. During the day, they were escorted to the salt mine, only returning to sleep. From 1851 to 1931, common criminals such as murderers and thieves were held at Târgu Ocna. From 1916 to 1919, during World War I, most detainees were deserters and draft resisters. Members of the banned Romanian Communist Party were brought ...
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