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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.
- 1.4 Recent events. 2 Significance of the Hill of Crosses. 3 See also. 4 References. 5 External links. Toggle the table of contents. Hill of Crosses.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Standing upon a small hill are many hundreds of thousands of crosses that represent Christian devotion and a memorial to Lithuanian national identity.
- The Hill of crosses is an impressive site of Lithuania but it is not easy to access. In this article we tell you everything you need to know to visit it.
- Explore the enchanting Hill of Crosses in Lithuania, a sacred pilgrimage site showcasing thousands of crosses and a testament to Europe's rich cultural heritage.
