- Many attempts were made to destroy and burn the Hill of Crosses, but it survived as a sign of our freedom and as a must-see place for pilgrims around the world.
- 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.
- The Hill of Crosses — a small mountain of approximately 100,000 crosses — is a curious phenomenon. No one manages or organises it — it just is.
- The USSR began a “demolition” period which lasted for almost 20 years. In 1958, the collective farm Meškuičiai began digging gravel on the Hill of Crosses.
- Hill of Crosses in Lithuania. It is estimated that the crosses appeared at this point in the 13th century, shortly after the foundation of the city.
- Hill of Crosses photo There are many strange places and surrounded by mystery, mysticism and legends that we can find throughout the planet.
- The Hill of Crosses in the countryside near Siauliai in Lithuania is a one of a kind pilgrimage destination that is conveniently located only a 1.5hr drive from...
- The Hill of Crosses in Lithuania is a unique day trip from Vilnius or Kaunas. Here's everything you need to know before planning your visit.
- The highlight of my trip to Lithuania and one of the most impressive religious sites I’ve ever come across, the Hill of Crosses, near Siauliai.
- Tickets for the bus to the Hill of Crosses can be purchased at the bus station in Siauliai. A large departure board shows the schedule – you want the bus to Joniskis.