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Siauliai Hill of Crosses

Domantai | Siauliai, Kaunas, Lithuania
Ranked #2 of 19 attractions in Kaunas
4.5 of 5 stars 29 Reviews
Type: Landmarks/ Points of Interest, Religious Sites
Traveller Description: Firstly, you need to know that the Siauliai Hill of Crosses is quite a distance from Kaunas (more than 100 miles), but is close to the city Siauliai... more »
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Kiev
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2012

Being not a religious person, i still enjoyed very much visiting Hill of Crosses. The place is a find for a photographer - it is extremely photogenic both in the sun and covered under the snow. More

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Bloomsburg, PA
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30 reviews 30 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2012
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The Hill of Crosses is a breathtaking site! A must see for every traveler! Traditionally crosses were placed on the hill to commemorate a birth of a child, wedding, or death of a loved one. The Soviets tried unsuccessfully three times to demolish the hill, but the crosses kept appearing. It is a true testament of the faith, love, and... More

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Vilnius, Lithuania
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2012

This is a weird place of religious fanatics. People bring crosses to the hill and constantly erect them. You can buy crosses at the stalls from grannies and top up the existing pile. If you are not religious or just sober minded person don't go there. Pointless. More

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Vilnius, Lithuania
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2012
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It's hard to believe what You see and it's impossible to imagine without visiting it. More

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Siauliai, Siauliu Apskritis, Lithuania
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 April 2012

this place near my town, where i born, it is over 50000 crosses on this hill, only 30 min drive from Siauliai More

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Adelaide, Australia
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19 reviews 19 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 March 2012
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You do not have to be religious to appreciate this place. Very different, quite emotional. Make sure you wear good walking shoes... to see this whole area, there are many wooden steps. More

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Leysin, Switzerland
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19 reviews 19 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 March 2012
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Okay I actually have not visit the hill of crosses yet,, just want to share some information that i think is really helpful,, so please read if you really want to go here because to get here is quite a journey.. So the hill of crosses located outside siauliai in Lithuania,, but the best way to get here is from... More

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Klaipeda, Lithuania
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25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 March 2012

It's a magical place which would touch hearts of everyone visiting. More

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Top Contributor
57 reviews 57 reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 February 2012
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Thousands and thousands crosses of all sizes to commemorate lost loved ones. The hill itself was rebuilt several times after being bulldozed during the Soviet occupation. It was easy to stand for long periods and just let the presence of this place overtake you. It's a bit off the beaten path, but well worth the visit. More

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Moscow, Russia
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 February 2012

Visiting here was a very unique experience. Even if you are not religious I would recommend a visit and you get a feel of what this site means to the Lithuanian people. More

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