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“It is a pity”
Mykolas, who lives next to Independence Square on Gediminas Avenue, is surprised that one of the main squares not only in Vilnius, but also in all of Lithuania is looking worse every day.
Especially this rainy spring, when after every rain it becomes dangerous to go here, because you can get into the pond, which is hidden by a loose tile.
“Shame, just shame,” the Vilnius resident did not hide his emotions. – I constantly see many foreigners going there, the guides show them how the Soviet Union collapsed in this place, how it defended the parliament on January 13, 1991, how the people here were determined to do everything. I see the faces of those tourists, they are amazed by this view of the square. “
On solemn occasions, the flag is raised next to the Seimas and the Honorary Guard Corps of the Lithuanian Armed Forces is lined up.
“And the monument looks poor, pieces of concrete broken, crushed and thrown to the grain. When plants rot, they burn, nobody fixes. How to explain this? Mykolas got upset.
Broadcast to the Seimas
In fact, this square has not been repaired for a long time. At least so far, there are no specific plans for such work.
The Vilnius City Municipality claims that the parcel containing the Independence Square was formed and registered in the name of the National Land Service (NŽT).
“The decision of the Vilnius City Municipal Council on the transfer of ownership (source) has been taken, currently the Government decision on the transfer of ownership to the Seimas of the Republic of Lithuania is to be prepared. When it is adopted, we will hand over the property to the Seimas of the Republic of Lithuania, who will take care of the fountain, ”says the Vilnius Municipality’s comment on Independence Square.
The plot containing this square, large – 1.25 ha, occupies the entire territory near the Seimas and the M.Mažvydas National Library, framing it in the streets Gedimino Ave., A.Goštauto, A.Tumėno and Gynėjų.
Waiting for the final decision
The Seimas Chancellery does not deny that the state of the square is not the best, but the transfer of the territory is expected.
“So far, the source and the respective territory have not been handed over to the Seimas Chancellery. This problem is being fixed. If (when) this is done, project documents will be prepared for the renovation of the entire Plaza de la Independencia and financing issues will be addressed. ” 15 minutes reported Artūras Zeleniakas, Head of the Public Relations Division of the Seimas Chancellery.
According to him, the Seimas Chancellery is in charge of the renovation of the January 13 memorial: “We are looking for those who can carry out the necessary repairs.”
The Vilnius city council made a decision on the source of the Seimas at its meeting on March 10.
“The Vilnius City Council has decided to transfer the Seimas fountain in the Independence Square to the state – the 1232 sq. M., Built more than 30 years ago on the Gediminas Avenue. M building, the maintenance of which until now has been the responsibility of the municipality This legally regulates the issues of dependency and maintenance of sources.
According to the municipality, the Seimas Chancellery plans to receive state and private funds for the reconstruction of the fountain. The fountain designed by sculptor Gediminas Karalius and architect Algimantas Nasvytis in 1987 has not been used for a long time, its architectural part was dismantled in 2013 in preparation for the Lithuanian presidency of the Council of the European Union.
Sigismund Gedvila / 15min photo / The fountain near the Seimas has not been used for a long time
Initially, flower gardens were installed here, then covered with awnings with a historical map of Europe, considered and completely dismantled, ”the Vilnius City Council announced after the decision.
According to the municipality, the delivery of the fountain to the Seimas Chancellery will provide the opportunity to rebuild and revitalize the fountain to brighten the eyes of residents or guests of the city, thus improving the aesthetic image of the central part of the city and the representative. Independence Square.
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