Ex Prison Island Of Pianosa

Beginning in 1858 for the will of the Grand Duchy of Tuscany is to create the penal colony of agricultural Pianosa in which were sent only those condemned for work in the fields. In modern times the island has become famous for being a top security prison, in which you were held for the most dangerous exponents of mafia and terrorist organisations. The area of maximum security, built by the will of General Carlo Alberto Dalla Chiesa took the name of "Agrippa." This work was hard and difficult from then Agents Custody, many of whom were victims of attacks by the criminals locked up inside the Penitenziario. The closure occurred in August 1998, has helped to preserve the nature still intact.