🔒 Piombi

Italy · Europe · 45.43°N, 12.34°E

Piombi is a former prison in the Doge's Palace in Venice. The name of the prison refers to its position in the attic, directly under the roof of the palace, which was covered with slabs of lead. In winter, these slabs let the cold pass and they acted as a conductor in the summer heat, imposing harsh conditions for inmates.

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Quick facts

Country	Italy
Continent / region	Europe
Coordinates (approx.)	45.43°N, 12.34°E · view on map

Piombi is located in Italy, in Europe.

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