The Hill of Crosses Lithuania

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The Hill of Crosses (Lithuanian: Kryžių kalnas ) is a site of pilgrimage about 12 km north of the city of Šiauliai, in northern Lithuania. The precise origin of the …

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Oct 24, 2024
Amazing view of the city from here, probably the best view of old town and the castle that you can get. Much closer to the city than the TV Tower, so it is easier to point things out and notice littl… Full review by RoxyMatty
Sep 25, 2024
No need to book an expensive tour to the Hill of Crosses if you are ok with public transport. Seeing the crosses is a must see experience but it will take less than an hour. It wasn't crowded in Sep… Full review by ruthj196
Sep 22, 2024
You’ll get a view here that is similar to the one at the Gediminas Tower but the path up goes through the woods. Some metal stairs, some wood, and part gravel/cobblestone path. Best light is in late … Full review by CleopatraBunny

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How long is the walk up? Thanks
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Depends where are your starting point . Basically average is 10-20 minutes always depending the distance and how fit you are
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What is the best way to walk to the crosses?
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I walked up thru the Bernardine gardens but it was a slog climbing all the wooden steps. Walked down bringing us out at the Neris river above the bridge and the Old Arsenal. This …
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I walked up thru the Bernardine gardens but it was a slog climbing all the wooden steps. Walked down bringing us out at the Neris river above the bridge and the Old Arsenal. This I think would be a better way to walk up as also mainly tarmacked road/pathway. Quite frankly I didn't think the Crosses were worth the effort.
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