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Koepelgevangenis

Koepelgevangenis may refer to one of these prisons:

  • Koepelgevangenis (Arnhem)
  • Koepelgevangenis (Breda)
  • Koepelgevangenis (Haarlem)

See also:

  • Panopticon, the type of prison used.
  • Jeremy Bentham, who came up with the Panopticon idea.
Koepelgevangenis (Breda)

The Koepelgevangenis is a former prison in Breda, Netherlands, constructed in 1886, best known as the prison where convicted World War II collaborators were held captive. It was designed by Johan Metzelaar, who also contributed to a similar prison at Arnhem.