• The Hill of Crosses (Kryžių kalnas) – Is a small hill near the city Siauliai (Lithuania), covered with hundreds of thousands of crosses.
  • 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” in Lithuanian) is, as the name implies, a hill full of crosses. I was really surprised by the amount of crosses.
  • 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.
  • But since Lithuania declared independence in 1990, the Hill of Crosses has become not only a tourist attraction, but also a national symbol.
  • Grey Cross from Lithuania A quick look at the different catholic cross on the hill of crosses will show you a variety of crosses in different shapes and sizes.
  • Standing upon a small hill are many hundreds of thousands of crosses that represent Christian devotion and a memorial to Lithuanian national identity.
  • This article delves into the origins, cultural significance, and contemporary allure of the Hill of Crosses Lithuania, a symbol of resistance and piety.
  • Laden with more than 100,000 Christian symbols, Lithuania's Hill of Crosses is one of the world’s most unique pilgrimage sites.