Doftana prison

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Doftana is a Romanian prison that was used in the 1930s to detain political prisoners. It is situated close to the village with the same name, in the Telega commune. During the communist regime it was transformed into a museum, which has been deserted due to lack of funds.

[edit] Famous inmates

• Gheorghe Apostol
• Nicolae Ceauşescu
• Gheorghe Gheorghiu-Dej
• Max Goldstein
• Grigore Preoteasa
• Richard Wurmbrand