Namık Kemal Prison

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This former prison housed Turkish poet, playwright and dissident Namık Kemal (1840–88) for nearly four years after his writings offended the sultan. Inside there are only a couple of dusty exhibits and portraits, and one small room set up with a mannequin of the man himself, so unless you have a particular interest – and read Turkish – you can save the entrance fee.


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