Istorinis pasivaikščiojimas Lukiškėse (lietuvių kalba)

The Lukiškės Prison Complex today testifies that the former prisoner will always have a symbolic load. As a historical object of the investigation, the former Lukiškės Remand Prison-only a few more detailed research has received. Not surprisingly, the Lukiškės Prison complex, built more than a hundred years ago, became history itself and was only closed in 2019. in July.

After 3 years of history of history 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, articles on each of the 115 years of Lukiškės Prison. We struck and clarified people's memories and insights of historians. Historical walks include a consistent image of the past, starting from prison, which stood before Lukiškės Prison.

move step by step into the history of Lukiškės Prison.
This walk was prepared by a professional team of guides convicts of Jews, Belarussians and other nationalities and political views. The multiculturalism of Vilnius was also reflected in the faith - the Lukiškės Prison Complex was integrated by the Orthodox Church, the Catholic Chapel and the Jewish Prayer House. for the occupation, independent Lithuania. The authorities were constantly changing, and the prison was needed. The complex has been acting in the true sense of the word for over a hundred years as prison. This is best evidenced by the true and sensitive stories of people.

“My belongings have been viewed by a uniformed woman. Naked did not go away, a little surface swung out the clothes. He passed through the yard to that ... "" took away from us money, a watch, a knife (he was going to give it) and gave us ... "" We climbed the third floor with a metal even sounding staircase. As the Georgian -looking uniformed NKVD Overlla ... ”How did the Lukiškės prison" meet "and" welcome "the arrivals at different stages of history? The memories read: "6 steps in length and 3 wide." “Only four steps.” “Numerous 2 x 5 meter -sized single.” "The Carryer area was approximately 2 x 4 meters." How many people spent their days in different periods and how? Partisan commander Adolfas Ramanauskas-Vanagas was treated at Lukiškės Prison Hospital, while writer and Lietuvos Žinios Žemaitė served a 2-week sentence in Lukiškės Prison when the censor did not like one author's essay in the newspaper. to the public. Lukiškės Prison symbolizes not only the penal system, but also difficult periods in the history of Lithuania - occupations, political resistance and public transformation. It is a story that tells and reflects people's destinies, political transformations and society. When you walk in the spaces where you once lived, have been suffering and believed in people, the story becomes alive, ”says our team of professionals about these walks. The walls say a lot here. When it comes to the walls, Lukiškės Prison is designed by architect G. Trambicki and his teams in such a way that the supervisors of both houses cover as many cameras as possible. Prison architecture is a separate and another important theme of historical walks.

What about historical walks say historians and experts It is a kind of microcosm of "bloody lands". So today it is a definite dialogue space. Dialogue with the past, the present, and together with himself, ”says historian, guide and traveler Vladas Liepuonius.

“ Historical Walking through the Lukiškės Prison Complex emphasizes all the complex history of this place - Tsarist times, painful occupation periods and eventually Lithuania's independence. It is about historical personalities, even the specifics of prison architecture and the philosophical nature of the prison. Talking about the history of this place is painful and sensitive, but possible and necessary, ”said Kamilė Gogelienė, Chairwoman of the Vilnius City Municipality Commission, after a historical walk. Open in 1904. and closed in 2019, Lukiškės is the whole history of the 20th century Vilnius. It is very interesting, although it is a hassle to experience that story through the prism of a repressive institution. I am glad, I managed to prepare such a walk. Even those who think they have released all prison hooks will be surprised to be in places that they could not even imagine when they could not imagine, ”says Rasa Antanavičiūtė, Director of the Vilnius Museum

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

Lukiškės Prison Objects

It is said to be one of the most modern buildings in the entire Russian Empire after completion of prison. In order to see the whole beauty of this architecture, the prison manager even offered a stroll through the Lukiškės suburb. Today we invite you to take a walk not only around the prison but also in it. The building of the Nicholas Miracleadar Church, the dormitory building, the prison building, the prison-lighter building, the fence and the control post. This complex is included in the Register of Cultural Heritage and has the status of a national cultural value.

Now in Lukiškės Prison, a stop and forever moving time. Keeping 18 thousand. The authenticity of the square meter complex, the change, the transformation and the creation of the (KO). This conversion awakened the attention of the townspeople and artists. Lukiškės Prison 2.0 creates another image, changed emotion and has a new meaning. Lukiškės Prison 2.0 is not just a new or better version of prison. This is much more.

This conversion is one of the most interesting cultural phenomena in Lithuania and the world. Lukiškės Prison today is the center of attraction for the city, full of culture, music, art and light people. The conversion format we proposed unites 500+ developers and residents. The residents community in Lukiškės creates good and shares it with the townspeople. This is how the historic heritage object in the center of Vilnius became a generator of music, modern art, film 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. All you have to do is change your attitude, enjoy a beautiful change, give meaning to the story, and keep in mind the past.

Ticket is valid per person with a guide to the guide. There may be a group of 16 people per walk. The walk happens even when one ticket is bought. Tickets are not replaced or returned unless a walk is impossible due to the guilt of the organizers.

BuyKnowledge ticket in advance and come to the revived Lukiškės Prison at the time specified in it. When you come on a walk, follow the links and go to the waiting place, there will be a guide - the caretaker will pick you up. Our supervisors will take care of your stay in prison.

Walk duration: ~ 2: 00 p.m.

Children under 7 are admitted to walks free. The visitor is responsible for himself, his safety and his behavior in the prison complex. The visitor himself is responsible for the damage caused by the visitor during the walk, i.e. y. In no case, the organizer does not take responsibility for the damage caused by visitors. The organizers reserve the right not to allow drunken or intoxicated persons to threaten themselves and those around them. Malignant participants may be warned and called out of the event free of charge.

minors cannot be left without parent/guardian care. Parents/guardians or responsible persons are responsible for the safety of minors.

It is recommended to take into account the season you come to the walk. Remember to take water with you during the summer, and during the cold season, get warmer.

In the event of a delay, you may not be allowed to walk.

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