As long as we build it with authentic building materials and style unlike Kaunas castle
Yes
You should ALWAYS go for things that are beautiful but risky.
There’s no straightforward answer to this question.
The reinforcing work for the hill is required irrespective of reconstruction plans, so I don’t see this as much of an issue. I have more of a problem with the general disregard for heritage in Vilnius. If money has to be spent, it might as well be on the decaying buildings, fading facades and green balcony nets that proliferate in the city. That should be the priority imo.
But I’m not against the idea of reconstructing the castle, as it would be a historically significant (re)addition to the Vilnius skyline, generate income from visitors, and entice people to learn more about Lithuania’s medieval past.
Let’s properly reinforce the hill itself first so what’s on it already is not threatened.
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As long as we build it with authentic building materials and style unlike Kaunas castle
Yes
You should ALWAYS go for things that are beautiful but risky.
There’s no straightforward answer to this question.
The reinforcing work for the hill is required irrespective of reconstruction plans, so I don’t see this as much of an issue. I have more of a problem with the general disregard for heritage in Vilnius. If money has to be spent, it might as well be on the decaying buildings, fading facades and green balcony nets that proliferate in the city. That should be the priority imo.
But I’m not against the idea of reconstructing the castle, as it would be a historically significant (re)addition to the Vilnius skyline, generate income from visitors, and entice people to learn more about Lithuania’s medieval past.
Let’s properly reinforce the hill itself first so what’s on it already is not threatened.