4.4
History museums
Fannie Bay Gaol
Darwin, Australia
Fannie Bay Gaol, established in 1883, served as a major Northern Territory prison until 1979. Tourists encounter blocks A and B, learn of the site's chilling history, and view the gallows used for two executions in 1952. This intriguing slice of Darwins’s past is a draw for history buffs and curious visitors keen to explore Australia’s penal history.
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