Experts' Choice Award Lukiskes Prison 2.0
What the experts agree on
This century-old Baroque prison transformed into a vibrant cultural hub where you tour former cells and inmate artifacts, then grab cocktails in the cellblock bar. Now housing artist studios, galleries, and hosting events, it's equal parts dark
Atlas Obscura "A century-old prison in the heart of Vilnius is now a lively bar, dance club, and artist residency. " Full review
Independent "You’ll see hiding holes used by inmates, the graffiti they scrawled and some of the items they made away from prying eyes, including a homemade gun...and you can enjoy a cocktail in a “cellblock bar”."
New York Times "See what life was like for the inmates of Lukiskes Prison, a penitentiary until 2019, and now a popular filming location and artistic hub. It’s hard to tell which group of visitors is..."
National Geographic "Since its establishment under the Russian empire, Lukiškės Prison has transformed from a bleak place of torture and murder to a bastion of culture. Once a high-security prison complex for..."
