The Eastern State Penitentiary is a large prison located almost in the city center, which is a very interesting thing because I thought the prisons should be located far from the city center.

When I first arrived here, I was surprised by the towering walls. As a prison, such high walls are too exaggerated. If a moat is excavated and a suspension bridge is built around the prison, it will be an indestructible castle. There are still traces of peeling on the pitted walls. Give people an ancient and oppressive feeling. I’m curious if such a building is located in a city. Would anyone really like it?

The interior of the prison is divided into 7 areas, and the style and creation time of the cells in each area are different. There is one of the largest areas, with a structure of 3 floors or higher, because that area is not open to the public and it is very dark, which I cannot see clearly. But I think that area is the most worth visiting. Because increasing the height without changing the width of the building only makes the prison feel more oppressive and suffocating. Moreover, during the spring break, the weather is very cold and windy, and the cold wind passes through the long, straight corridor of the prison, making me feel even colder inside than outside. This is very interesting. In this place, not only do you feel your body losing its freedom, but when you see the unparalleled walls around you, your heart will also be trapped here, which is an emotional torment and pressure.

In short, I highly recommend that you visit the Eastern State Penitentiary when you have time. The visit duration should be within 2.5 hours.