Alfama in Lisboa, Portugal — Southwestern Europe (Iberian Peninsula)
Antiga Prisáo Política
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Former Political Prison
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, April 22, 2024
1. Antiga Prisáo Política / Former Political Prison Marker
Antiga prisão política da ditadura
O edifício do Aljube remonta ao período romano e islâmico, tendo sido quase sempre uma prisão: cárcere eclesiástico, prisão de mulheres e prisão política desde 1928 até 1965. O Museu do Aljube Resistência e Liberdade é dedicado à memória do combate à ditadura e à resistência em prol da liberdade e da democracia.
Inaugurado em 25.abril.2015
Former political prision of the dictatorship
The Aljube building dates back to the Roman and Islamic period and was almost always a prison: ecclesiastical jail, prison for women, and, from 1928 to 1965, a political prison. The Aljube Museum Resistance and Freedom is dedicated to the memory of the fight against dictatorship and the resistance for freedom and democracy.
Opened on 25.April.2015
Erected by the EGEAC.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Law Enforcement • Women. A significant historical date for this entry is April 25, 1974.
Location.
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Regionally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, in Europe, in the European Union, in Atlantic Europe, on the Iberian Peninsula, in the Schengen Area, and in the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Byzantine Empire, Portuguese colonies, and the Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Arco da Rua Augusta (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Regicídio de 1908 / The Lisbon Regicide (approx. half a kilometer away); Fernando Pessoa (approx. half a kilometer away); Arco do Bandeira (approx. 0.6 kilometers away); A Ginjinha (approx. 0.8 kilometers away); Memorial às Vítimas do Massacre de 1506 / Memorial to the Victims of the 1506 Massacre (approx. 0.8 kilometers away); Igreja de São Domingos / “Church of Saint Dominic” (approx. 0.8 kilometers away); Pai Paulino / Father Paulino (approx. 0.8 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lisboa.
Also see . . . Cadeia do Aljube (Wikipedia).
Overview: Cadeia do Aljube is a former prison in Lisbon, Portugal, now serving as a museum.(Submitted on April 25, 2024.)
Situated near the Sé Cathedral in the parish of Santa Maria Maior, the prison housed those convicted through the Ecclesiastical Forum until 1820, then women accused of common crimes until the end of the 1920s. From 1928 until its closure in 1965, political prisoners of the Ditadura Nacional and Estado Novo were held there. Famous former inmates include Francisco Miguel Duarte, TeloMascarenhas and Mário Soares. After this it was converted to hold common criminals and offices of the Ministry of Justice.Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, April 22, 20242. Antiga Prisáo Política / Former Political Prison Marker - wide view
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, April 22, 2024
3. Antiga Prisáo Política / Former Political Prison Marker - wider view
Credits. This page was last revised on April 25, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 25, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 199 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 25, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
