Escapes, riots and conniving. Life in the slammer has never been short of drama. Head to Socrates Prison to find out more about what went on behind its walls.

When you've finished at this historic jailhouse in Athens City Centre, why not check out Parthenon, Acropolis Museum, and Ancient Agora of Athens? They're near Socrates' Prison and also a hit with tourists.

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