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- “For some people, the Hill of Crosses is a place of contemplation and prayer. For others, it symbolises defiance and resistance in the darker times.
- General view of the Hill of Crosses. Close view of the Hill of Crosses. Hill of Crosses (Lithuanian: ) is a site of pilgrimage about 12 km north of the city of Šiauliai...
- The Hill of Crosses (Kryžių kalnas) – Is a small hill near the city Siauliai (Lithuania), covered with hundreds of thousands of crosses.
- But since Lithuania declared independence in 1990, the Hill of Crosses has become not only a tourist attraction, but also a national symbol.
- Hill of Crosses — can be found just in a few hours by car from Vilnius. We visited it a few weeks ago.
- Hill of Crosses, Kryžių kalnas, is one of the most special places you can visit in Lithuania. Just as the name suggests, it’s a hill covered with crosses.
- The Hill of Crosses is one of the most renowned pilgrimage places in all the country and it’s a symbol of desire for freedom, national pride and piety.
- Standing upon a small hill are many hundreds of thousands of crosses that represent Christian devotion and a memorial to Lithuanian national identity.
- An old hill fort covered in over 100,000 crosses is a symbol of Lithuanian nationalism and beliefs. ... Add Hill of Crosses to a New List. View all photos.
- Geographical Position. The Hill of Crosses is located in northern Lithuania, about 12 kilometers (7 miles) north of the city of Šiauliai.
