Glance at the Tower of Grand Duke Gediminas
The Virtual reconstruction of the tower of Grand Duke Gediminas presents the unique early 14th-15 century historical heritage safeguarded at the Palace of the Grand Dukes
Virtual Recreation of the Tower of Gediminas (21st Century) by Concept - Palace of Grand Dukes of Lithuania, Realisation - GLUK, Director - Mindaugas MeskauskasNational Museum – Palace of the Grand Dukes of Lithuania
The unique early 14th-15 century historical heritage
At the beginning of 14th century, thanks to Grand Duke Gediminas, Vilnius became the capital of Lithuania. The existing Round Defense Tower was rebuilt into the “pre-Gothic” residential/representative Octagonal Tower. This tower became the residence of the Grand Duke.
Virtual Recreation of the Tower of Gediminas (21st Century) by Concept - Palace of Grand Dukes of Lithuania, Realisation - GLUK, Director - Mindaugas MeskauskasNational Museum – Palace of the Grand Dukes of Lithuania
1st Floor
The hypocaust heating system was installed on the first floor. It's purpose was to heat the entire tower and the premises of the ruler. The passage from the first floor to the second was not installed due to safety reasons.
Virtual Recreation of the Tower of Gediminas (21st Century) by Concept - Palace of Grand Dukes of Lithuania, Realisation - GLUK, Director - Mindaugas MeskauskasNational Museum – Palace of the Grand Dukes of Lithuania
2nd Floor
The guardroom was equipped with firing holes and exits to the passages. The ruler lived above this room.
Virtual Recreation of the Tower of Gediminas (21st Century) by Concept - Palace of Grand Dukes of Lithuania, Realisation - GLUK, Director - Mindaugas MeskauskasNational Museum – Palace of the Grand Dukes of Lithuania
3rd Floor
The ruler’s representative suite. Wooden shutters helped to retain heat. The staircase led to the fourth floor.
Virtual Recreation of the Tower of Gediminas (21st Century) by Concept - Palace of Grand Dukes of Lithuania, Realisation - GLUK, Director - Mindaugas MeskauskasNational Museum – Palace of the Grand Dukes of Lithuania
4th Floor
The ruler’s private suite.
Virtual Recreation of the Tower of Gediminas (21st Century) by Concept - Palace of Grand Dukes of Lithuania, Realisation - GLUK, Director - Mindaugas MeskauskasNational Museum – Palace of the Grand Dukes of Lithuania
Kitchen
The site of the former tower was transformed into a palace kitchen in the 16th century and the first half of the 17th century, with its characteristic equipment, environment and utensils.
Concept - National Museum – Palace of the Grand Dukes of Lithuania
Director - Mindaugas Meškauskas
Carried out - GLUK
Sponsor - Lietuvos Kultūros Taryba
Patron - "AAS BTA Baltic Insurance Company" filialas Lietuvoje
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