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Eastern State Penitentiary


Eastern State Penitentiary

You can experience either the set of some movies, see Capone's cell or just admire the architecture, but only at the Eastern State Penitentiary in Philadelphia, PA

When you plan a visit you don't usually want to go to a prison, however, the Eastern State Penitentiary in Philadelphia, PA, is a former and famous jail and film location. Not only was it one of the locations where 3 movies were shot but it also hosted famous criminals. The movies in which we can see this former prison are: Transformers Revenge of the Fallen, 12 Monkeys and Return to Paradise.

 

As for the famous people incarcerated here, you might only want to hear Al Capone or Willie Sutton. The visiting hours are from 9 AM to 5 PM, every single day. 

Location: 22nd & Fairmount Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, 19130
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Phone: 215-236-3300
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22nd & Fairmount Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, 19130