Old Arsenal (Vilnius)

Lithuania / Vilniaus / Vilnius / Arsenalo street, 1
 arsenal / weapon and ammunition storage, museum, interesting place
Old Arsenal was established in the 14th century. The Old Arsenal was expanded during the reign of Sigismund the Old, and this work was continued by his son Sigismund II Augustus. During the 16th century reconstruction a new wing was built, in the mid-16th century and at the beginning of the 17th century, two more wings were built. According to contemporary accounts, the Old Arsenal at that time housed about 180 heavy cannons. It now houses a museum.

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Coordinates:   54°41'16"N   25°17'29"E
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