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 losing archives, countless hours of conversations with historians and test walks, we have a result of 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 building Lukiškės Prison.

Step by step go into the history of Lukiškės Prison.
This walk was prepared by a professional team of guides and historians.

It is an invitation to face to face the past of Lukiškės Prison, with the part of the convicts of Lithuanians, Polish, Jewish, Belarussian 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.

Lukiškės Prison was officially operating for 115 years and during this time he "served" all regimes: tsarist Russia, Polish, First Republic of Lithuania, Nazi occupation, Soviet 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. The real and sensitive stories of human beings are best evidenced by this.

"My belongings were viewed by a uniformed woman. Naked, a little surface swung out the clothes. He passed through the yard to that…" "took away our money, a watch, knife (intended to give) and gave us ..." Lukiškės Prison "met" and "welcomed" the arrivals?

For many, the cameras were struck by the memory. 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?

It will be recalled that famous people were imprisoned in Lukiškės Prison - signatories of the Lithuanian Independence Act Jonas Vileišis, Mykolas Biržiška and Vladas Mironas, Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin and many other historical personalities. Partisan commander Adolfas Ramanauskas-Vanagas was treated at Lukiškės Prison Hospital, while the writer and editor of Lietuvos Žinių Žemaitė served a 2-week sentence in the Lukiškės Prison when the censor did not like one author's essay in the newspaper.

"During historical walks, we want not only to help visitors remember past events, but also to reflect on their impact on today's society. Lukiškės Prison symbolizes not only the penal system, but also difficult periods in Lithuanian history - occupations, political resistance and public transformation. And people believed in the story, the story becomes alive, ”says our team of professionals about these walks.

In a historic walk, you can touch Lukiškės Prison and even smell its history. 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 do historians and experts say about historical walks? “The multi -firm multi -ethnic and multi -ethnic history of Vilnius (and maybe state) Lukiškės Prison is a great representation. It is a kind of" bloody lands "drama microcosm. So today it is a definite dialogue space. Dialogue with the past, present, and together with himself, ”says historian, guide and traveler Vladas Liepuonius.

"The historic stroll through the Lukiškės Prison Complex emphasizes all the complex history of this place - Tsar's 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 prison. Commission President Kamilė Gogelienė.

"Lukiškės Prison, not just the jargon of prisoners and the memories of the caretakers. Opened in 1904 and closed in 2019, Lukiškės is the whole history of Vilnius in the 20th century. It is very interesting, though the oppression is to experience that story through the prism of a repressive institution. which he didn't even imagine, ”says Rasa Antanavičiūtė, Director of the Vilnius Museum

Walk in prison day, 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 that after the construction of a prison, it was one of the most modern buildings in the entire Russian Empire. 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 Lukiškės Prison Complex consists of an administrative building, St. 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 is at the same time. Keeping 18 thousand. The authenticity of the square meter complex, the change, the transformation and the creation of (what).

Lukiškės Prison 2.0

More than 1 million people have already visited the new version of Lukiškės Prison. 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. The ticket is valid for one person for a walk with a guide-care 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 organizers' fault.
Purchase a walk 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 the age of 7 are inclusive for walks free of charge.
Each visitor to Lukiškės Prison must behave responsibly and carefully in the area, so that they do not hurt or hurt others. 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 can be warned and written out of the event free of charge.
Minors cannot be left without parental/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. During the summer, remember to take water with you, and during the cold season, get dressed warmer.
In the event of a delay, you may not be allowed into a walk.
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