The ongoing repairs to Gediminas’ Tower in Vilnius are becoming increasingly costly, with each maintenance cycle requiring tens of thousands of euros. This situation highlights the challenges of preserving historical landmarks and ensuring public access to culturally significant sites.
According to reports from February 8, 2026, the tower is facing repeated closures due to necessary repairs. Museum officials currently lack the funds for new equipment, further limiting accessibility to this crucial national symbol. The increasing costs associated with maintaining the tower raise questions about long-term preservation strategies.
The require for consistent repairs underscores the impact of environmental factors and time on historical structures. Maintaining these sites is crucial for cultural heritage and tourism, but requires significant financial investment.
Interest in sourcing old wood is also on the rise. A Facebook page, Senų lentų supirkimas, advertises the purchase of old boards from farm buildings – barns, sheds, and outbuildings – for as much as 200 euros per cubic meter.
Another company, Sena-Mediena.lt, specializes in buying old wood from similar structures. They focus on planks from the exterior of old farm buildings, such as barns and sheds, and repurpose the wood for interior design. The company states that at least 70% of the wood must be sound, and it should retain its natural color from weathering. They also purchase flooring planks, provided they are old, undamaged, and untreated.
Sena-Mediena.lt purchases planks from walls measuring at least 1.5 meters in length and 8 centimeters in width, in shades of gray, brown, dark brown, or black. They also buy single and double-cut planks. The company offers to exchange old building materials for new ones and even provides demolition services in exchange for the wood. They do not purchase broken, rounded, rotten, painted, treated, or green wood.
Contact information for Sena-Mediena.lt is +37067518971 and [email protected]. The growing demand for reclaimed wood reflects a broader trend toward sustainable building practices and the appreciation of natural materials.
