Volterra Prison Restaurant

The Fortezza Medicia is a present day prison that offers a unique experience to both the inmates and the public.  A number of times per year, this high security prison also operates a restaurant on premises that is staffed by inmates serving the public.

This rehabilitation designed program allows the inmate to cook and serve the diners their meals.  The guests undergo security checks prior to admission.

Here’s a video of one of the nights the restaurant was open to the public.

Video from youtube

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