Can Tho Prison
Founded in 1876, "Can Tho Grand Prison" was first used by the French to imprison, torture, and execute resisters, and later by the American-backed South Vietnamese government. Though it is small compared to the famous prisons of Phu Quoc and Con Dao, the history is no less horrifying. Mannequins bring to life the cruelty, while at the nearby Can Tho Museum, archive photos and a replica of the guillotine used further tell the story. The prison is free and right in the center, close to the riverside, making it easy to drop in.
