Kaunas, where we stopped for lunch

Votive 'Hill of Crosses' at Siauliaii

During the Soviet era, the crosses were bulldozed at least three times, only to spring up again

It is believed that the tradition of placing crosses began in the 14th century

The hillock was originally a fortification

Some of these are devotional whereas others are memorials (many for people deported to Siberia)

Votive 'Hill of Crosses' at Siauliaii

The hillock is covered by thousands of crosses

The 'Hill of Crosses' is a place of national pilgrimage

Votive 'Hill of Crosses' (Kryziu Kalnas) at Siauliai

Votive 'Hill of Crosses' (Kryziu Kalnas) at Siauliai

Votive 'Hill of Crosses' at Siauliaii