Lukiškės Prison, Former prison complex in central Vilnius, Lithuania
The prison facility spans an entire city block, featuring a central surveillance tower, multiple cell blocks, administrative buildings, and three religious worship spaces.
From 1904 to 2019, the prison held political dissidents, including future Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin and numerous resistance members during World War II.
The prison complex now functions as Lukiškės Prison 2.0, hosting over 250 artists, studios, galleries, and regular cultural performances within its renovated spaces.
Visitors can join guided tours in multiple languages to explore the cell blocks, courtyards, and administrative areas while learning about the facility's 115-year history.
The prison complex served as a filming location for the fourth season of Netflix series Stranger Things, representing a Soviet-era detention facility.
Location: Vilnius
Inception: 1837
Address: Lukiškių skg. 6, 01108 Vilnius, Lithuania 01108 Vilnius
Opening Hours: Monday-Wednesday 12:00-22:00; Thursday-Saturday 12:00-00:00; Sunday 12:00-22:00
Phone: +37064319958
Website: https://lukiskiukalejimas.lt
GPS coordinates: 54.69139,25.26639
Latest update: June 27, 2025 14:54
Lithuania features medieval castles, baroque monasteries, national parks with lakes and forests, as well as historical cities. The country has religious sites like the Hill of Crosses, museums focused on Soviet history and the Holocaust, spa resorts, and seaports on the Baltic Sea. Monuments include Gediminas Tower in Vilnius, Trakai Island Castle, and the Pažaislis Monastery in Kaunas.
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