Birute's Hill
Birute's Hill
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DeanMurphy2020
Orlando, FL7,757 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2016 • Friends
Birutė (died 1382) was the second wife of Kęstutis, Grand Duke of Lithuania, and mother of Vytautas the Great. Little is known about Birutė’s life, but after her death a strong cult developed among Lithuanians. Birutė was a priestess who served Pagan gods, suggesting that a marriage to a pagan duchess rather than to an Orthodox duchess from Slavic lands helped to with pagan Lithuania support. Circumstances surrounding her death are unknown.

In 1989 archeologists discovered evidence of a pagan observatory, which had existed on Birutė Hill in the late 1300s, likely built in her honor. To discourage people from worshiping pagan gods and her grave, the Saint George chapel was built atop the hill in 1506. It was rebuilt in 1869 and survives today. It is the highest dune of Palanga on the Baltic Seashore and is part of the Palanga Botanical Garden, which combine to make it a tremendous tourist draw. The surrounding forest and distant Baltic Sea make for a pleasant afternoon.
Written 16 September 2016
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Liu S
Vilnius, Lithuania4,488 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2015
This hill is named after the priestess Birutė, who is said to have lived here, kept the holy fire and had dedicated her life to serving the Pagan gods. Apparently she was very attractive and when Grand Duke Kęstutis heard of her beauty, he asked her to marry him. She refused because she had made a solemn promise the gods to guard her virginity until her death. Kęstutis took her by force to Trakai (Lithuanian capital at that time) and threw a big wedding. Nowadays you can see a small chapel on the hill and enjoy beautiful view.
Written 30 May 2015
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Vaida B
Klaipeda, Lithuania691 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2015 • Couples
The hill is situated in the Birute's (Palanga botanic) park and is quite easily accessible by stairs, no strong stamina needed. Once on the top, you can enjoy nice views of the sand dunes, beaches and Baltic sea and on the hill built chapel as well. When I was young, we also enjoyed here lots of squirrels playing in the pine trees, now you will be lucky if you'll see one.
Written 13 April 2015
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Diane B
Edmonds, WA811 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
July 2022 • Friends
This is a must see as you leave the amber museum and make your way towards the beach! There’s a large storyboard and you can walk to the top of the hill!

Enjoy!
Written 17 March 2023
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JRMNaples
Naples, FL101 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2016 • Couples
There's a chapel at the top of the hill, which was locked but you can peek inside. It's quite a hike to the top but worth it if you want some exercise.
Written 21 September 2016
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BrownhillSweden
Gothenburg, Sweden25 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
July 2016 • Couples
This is a really nice and calm place in Palanga, with the Amber museum. There's an extensive rose garden to go through as well
Written 31 July 2016
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Dragon
20 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2020
Nice place. Must visit in Palanga. Lovely sea view from the hill. Nice small, old, authentic church.
Written 24 September 2020
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Jezbr
Vilnius, Lithuania51 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2020
A place that has had a long and deep spiritual history for this land with a beautiful but simple chapel on top. Ok views. Ok moments of peace. Some great photo ops.
Written 12 January 2020
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Morta M
53 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2018 • Couples
At the bottom of Birute's hill there is a Grotto - the place where St. Mary appeared to St. Bernardine. And on the top there is a small chapel. Also you can see a wonderful view of the Baltic sea. You definitely should visit this hill, if you already came to Birute's park.
Written 23 October 2018
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TheHarrier
larnaca154 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2018 • Couples
Plenty to see Amber Museum, beautiful gardens, very clean and well kept park plenty of sculptures and attractions.
Written 5 September 2018
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