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The Hill of Crosses, also known as Kryi Kalnas, is a site of pilgrimage located 12 km north of the city of iauliai in northern Lithuania. The exact origin of the practice of leaving crosses on the hill is uncertain, but it is believed that the first crosses were placed on the former Jurgaiiai or Domantai hill fort after the 1831 Uprising.2 The hill is covered with thousands of metal and wooden crosses that represent Christian devotion and a memorial to Lithuanian national identity.3 During the Soviet era, these crosses were removed by the authorities, but locals continuously replaced them.0 The Hill of Crosses is both a pilgrimage site and a testament to Lithuanian strength and defiance under Soviet rule. The mound of crosses accompanied by icons of saints and statues of Jesus makes for a truly spectacular and beautiful sight, making it a sacred place for many. I Third country in a trip to the Baltic Republics June 2023 Searchable tags: (All photos tagged 'Lithuania', and then tagged 'June26' to 'June30')

PLACES: Curonian Spit, Hill of Crosses, Hill of Witches, Kaunas, KGB, Klaipeda, Nida, Pazaislis, Trakai, Vilnius
Date Taken on 26 June 2023, 09:31
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Author dave massie

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