- in the middle of the Hill of Crosses. Several questions have popped up over the years regarding the number of crosses as well as their purpose and origin.
- 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 one of the most renowned pilgrimage places in all the country and it’s a symbol of desire for freedom, national pride and piety.
- Geographical Position. The Hill of Crosses is located in northern Lithuania, about 12 kilometers (7 miles) north of the city of Šiauliai.
- 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.
- 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.
- The Hill of Crosses is a powerful symbol of hope, faith, and liberty. It has now become one of the must-visit destinations for pilgrims in Lithuania.
- The Hill of Crosses was bulldozed by the Soviet authorities several times, but every night, people crept back, risking their lives, and planted the crosses again.
- When talking about mysterious places in the work the Hill of Crosses is surely one of them. This is a place that is located outside the northern city of Šiauliai.
- How many crosses are on the Hill of Crosses (Kryžių kalnas) in Lithuania? ... Where is the hill of crosses? About 12 Km north of Siauliai, in Northern Lithuania.