Cultural icons doomed to poorly lit no-man’s-land

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Cultural icons doomed to poorly lit no-man’s-land

Jul 30, 2008
By Egle Strockyte

DARK AGES: Though many monuments are so poorly lit they are difficult to see, government officials are slow to improve the situation.

VILNIUS - Visitors to Vilnius during the cultural-capital celebrations will have to strain their eyes to see its most famous monuments because of poor lighting. Government squabbling is hindering efforts to improve the situation. The Cathedral Square and the Hill of Three Crosses are poorly lit at night, but government heads argue that both monuments are in a “no-man’s land.” No one is taking responsibility for installation of the additional lights. Vilma Janulyte, head of Culture Liv ...

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