Piombi

Piombi
The Bridge of Sighs and the Piombi prison on the left.
Location in Italy
General information
LocationVenice, Metropolitan City of Venice, Italy
Coordinates45°26′02″N 12°20′27″E / 45.43389°N 12.34083°E / 45.43389; 12.34083

Piombi ("The Leads" in English) is a former prison in the Doge's Palace in Venice. The name of the prison refers to its position 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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