Visiting Old Prison
Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.
- Check opening days and whether tickets must be booked ahead.
Hours for this museum are not listed yet; Many museums close one day a week (often Monday) and on public holidays. is typical for museums in Russia. Know them? Post an update.
Best time
Year-round; check weekly closing day (often Monday). Typical week: Mon quiet · Tue quiet · Wed quiet · Thu quiet · Fri light · Sat light · Sun light.
Places to visit near Old Prison
All places near Shlissel’burg →
Orekhovy Island
river spot · 1 km
Собор Благовещения Пресвятой Богородицы
church · 2 km
Breakthrough of the Siege of Leningrad
museum · 7 km
Осиновецкий маяк
attraction · 23 km · Vsevolozhsky
остров Главрыба
river spot · 26 km · Vsevolozhsky
Церковь Святого Георгия
church · 27 km · Vsevolozhsky
How to reach Old Prison
Nearest towns with a guide: Shlissel’burg (1 km) · Imeni Morozova (3 km) · Sinyavino (7 km). Coordinates 59.95468, 31.03941. Road distances are estimates.
Frequently asked
What is the best time to visit Old Prison?
Year-round; check weekly closing day (often Monday). Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.
What are the timings of Old Prison?
Hours for Old Prison are not published here. Typical for museums in Russia: Many museums close one day a week (often Monday) and on public holidays. Check locally before a long trip, or see the latest visitor report on this page.
What are the places to visit near Old Prison?
Nearby: Orekhovy Island (river spot, 0 km), Собор Благовещения Пресвятой Богородицы (church, 2 km), Breakthrough of the Siege of Leningrad (museum, 7 km), Осиновецкий маяк (attraction, 23 km), остров Главрыба (river spot, 26 km), Церковь Святого Георгия (church, 27 km).
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