Ruzyně Prison

Ruzyně Prison (Vazební věznice Praha Ruzyně) is a prison in the Ruzyně neighborhood of Prague 6, Czech Republic.

History
Construction began in April 1949 to renovate a disused building near Prague–Ruzyně Airport and the prison opened by October, to house the Slánský trial victims. During the Communist era, arrested dissidents were held there, including Václav Havel, who later became President of Czechoslovakia. The prison is currently used to hold detainees awaiting trial.