Istorinis pasivaikščiojimas Lukiškėse (lietuvių kalba)

The Lukiškii prison complex today testifies that the former place of imprisonment will always have a symbolic charge. As a historical object of research, the former Lukiškii detention center-prison has so far received only a few more detailed studies. It is not surprising, after all, the Lukiški prison complex, built more than a hundred years ago, itself became history and was closed only in 2019. July.

After 3 years of digging through historical archives, countless hours of conversations with historians and test walks, we have the result - a long-awaited and valuable historical walk in Lukiškės. We collected data from historical archives, books, and articles about each of the 115-year periods of the Lukiški prison. We listened and listened to people's memories and historians' insights. The historical walk includes a consistent image of the past starting from the prison, which stood even before the construction of Lukiškii Prison.

Go step by step into the history of Lukiskii Prison.
This walk was prepared by a professional team of guides and historians.

This is an invitation to come face to face with the past of the Lukiški prison, which included Lithuanians, Poles, Jews, Belarusians and convicts of other nationalities and political views. The multiculturalism of Vilnius was also reflected in faith - an Orthodox church, a Catholic chapel and a Jewish prayer house were integrated into the Lukiškii prison complex.

The Lukiskii prison officially operated for 115 years and during this time it "served" all regimes: tsarist Russia, , the first Republic of Lithuania, Nazi occupation, Soviet occupation, independent Lithuania. The government was constantly changing, and the prison was needed as it was needed. As the complex functioned as a prison for more than a hundred years, there was everything in the true sense of the word. This is best evidenced by real and sensitive stories of people.

"My things were checked by a woman in uniform. He didn't undress naked, he rubbed his clothes a little on the surface. They led us through the yard to that..." "They took our money, watch, knife (they were going to give it later) and handed us over..." "We went up with the escort to the third floor on the metal stairs that even rang. A Georgian-looking uniformed NKVD cover..." How did the Lukiškii prison "welcome" and "receive" the arrivals at different stages of history? Memoirs say: "6 paces long and 3 broad." "Only four paces long." "Lots of 2 x 5 meter units." "The area of ​​the cell was approximately 2 x 4 meters." How many people spent their days in them at different times and how?

Let us remind you that famous people were imprisoned in Lukiški prison - the signatories of the Act of Independence of Lithuania Jonas Vileišis, Mykolas Biržiška and Vladas Miron, the Prime Minister of Israel Menachem Begin and many other historical figures personalities. Guerrilla leader Adolfas Ramanauskas-Vanagas was treated in the Lukiški prison hospital, while writer and editor of "Lietuvos žinios" Žemaitė served a 2-week sentence in Lukiški prison, when the censor did not like an article by one of the authors in the newspaper.

"During the historical walks, we want not not only to help visitors remember the events of the past, but also to reflect on their impact on today's society. The Lukiški prison symbolizes not only the punishment system, but also difficult periods in the history of Lithuania - occupations, political resistance and changes in society. It is a story that tells and reflects people's destinies, political transformations and societal changes. When you walk in the spaces where people once lived, suffered and believed, history becomes alive", - this is how our team of professional guides tell about these walks.

During a historical walk around Lukiškių Prison, you can touch and even smell its history. The walls here tell a lot. As for the walls, the Lukiški prison is designed by the architect G. Trambickis and his team in such a way that the guards in both buildings cover as many cells as possible with their eyes. Prison architecture is a separate and another important topic of historical walks.

What do historians and experts say about historical walks?

"The multifaceted history of multi-confessional and multi-ethnic Vilnius (and maybe the state) Lukiškės prison perfectly represents. It is a kind of microcosm of the "bloody lands" drama. So even today it is an undoubted space for dialogue. A dialogue with the past, the present, and also with yourself", says historian, guide and traveler Vladas Liepuonius.

"The historical walk around the Lukiškės prison complex emphasizes the entire complex history of this place - the times of the tsar, the painful occupation periods and finally the independence of Lithuania. Here we are talking about historical figures, even the specifics of the prison architecture and the philosophical nature of the prison. Talking about the history of this place is painful and sensitive, but possible and necessary," shared Kamilė Gogelienė, chairman of the Historical Memory Commission of the Vilnius City Municipality, after the historical walk. memories. Opened in 1904 and closed in 2019, Lukiškės is the entire history of Vilnius in the 20th century. It is very interesting, although it is boring to experience that story through the prism of a repressive institution. I'm glad I managed to prepare such a walk. Even those who think they have explored all the dungeons of the prison will be surprised to find themselves in places they never imagined," says Rasa Antanavičiūtė, director of the Vilnius Museum

Walk around the prison during the day, at night or choose this new historical format. These are 3 different and complementary experiences in the city that cannot be compared with each other.

Lukiški Prison Facilities

It is said that when the prison was completed, it was one of the most modern buildings in the entire Russian Empire . In order to see all the beauty of this architecture, the head of the prison even suggested a walk around the suburb of Lukiškii. Today we invite you to take a walk not only around the prison, but also in it.

The Lukiški prison complex consists of an administrative building, St. Mikalojus Stebukladaris church building, dormitory building, prison building, prison-hospital building, fence and checkpoint. This complex is included in the Register of Cultural Values ​​and has the status of a national cultural value.

Now the Lukiškii prison holds time that has stopped and is moving forward forever at the same time. Keeping 18 thousand the authenticity of the square meter complex, change, transformation and (co)creation are taking place here.

Lukiškių Prison 2.0

The new version of Lukiškių Prison has already been visited by more than 1 million people. This conversion awakened the attention of townspeople and artists. Lukiškės prison 2.0 creates a different image, changed the emotion and has a new meaning. Lukiškės prison 2.0 is not just a new or better version of the prison. It is much more.

This conversion is one of the most interesting cultural phenomena in Lithuania and the world. Lukiški prison today is the city's center of attraction, full of culture, music, art and bright people. Our proposed conversion format unites 500+ developers and residents. The community of residents in Lukiškės creates good and shares it with the citizens. Thus, the historical heritage object in the center of Vilnius became a generator of music, modern art, cinema and culture. There is a lot of culture here, which is why artists and creators want to create here.

This vision and concept attracted the attention of Europe and the world. It remains to continue to change the attitude, enjoy the beautiful change, make sense of history and not forget the past.

The ticket is valid for one person for one walk with a guide-prisoner. There can be a group of 16 people per walk. The walk takes place even when one ticket is purchased. Tickets are not exchangeable or refundable, unless the walk is impossible due to the fault of the organizers.

Purchase passivelya walking ticket in advance and come to the revived Lukiški Prison at the time specified in it. When you arrive for the walk, follow the directions and go to the waiting area, where the guide - the caretaker will come to pick you up. Our guards will take care of your stay in the prison.

Duration of the walks: ~2:00 hours.

Children up to and including 7 years old are admitted to the walks for free.

Each of the Lukiški Prison the visitor must act responsibly and carefully in the territory, so as not to injure himself or others. The visitor is responsible for himself, his safety and his behavior in the prison complex. The visitor is responsible for the damage caused by the visitor during the walk, i.e. i.e. the organizer does not assume any responsibility for damage caused by visitors. The organizers reserve the right not to admit drunken or intoxicated persons who pose a threat to themselves and others. Misbehaving participants may be warned and asked to leave the event free of charge.

Minors cannot be left without the supervision of their parents/guardians. The safety of minors is the responsibility of parents/guardians or responsible persons.

It is recommended to consider the season in which you arrive for the walk. During the summer, don't forget to take water with you, and in the cold season, dress warmer.

If you are late, you may not be allowed to go on the walk.

Private historical walks

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