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The Hill of Crosses - the Hill of Hopes
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Duration - 5 hours
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Guide optionsEnglish
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Cancellation PolicyStandard
Overview
The Hill of Crosses - the Hill of Hopes is something special. Possibly the most favorite and mystical tourism places in Europe also important pilgrimage place. Hundreds of thousands of crosses and rosaries have been and continue to be carried by people in faith.
Highlights
- The Hill of Crosses
- The crucifix installed with the blessing of Pope John Paul II
Description
The Hill of Crosses - the Hill of Hopes
The Hill of Crosses is located in Lithuania about 130 km from Riga. The Hill of Crosses is a potent symbol of faith, hope, and freedom of Lithuania. Desecrated but never destroyed, set on fire but never burned down. Located near town Sauliai it is a hill (castle mound) covered with hundred thousands of crosses made from different materials and in different size. During the Soviet era, these crosses were removed by the authorities, but locals continuously replaced them. In 1993, Pope John Paul II had a service here. He later sent a crucifix to Lithuania which was placed on the hill, and today pilgrims begin and end their journeys at this location. For locals and visitors alike, this is a place of hope and enlightenment, reflecting Lithuania’s historical and cultural traditions. On the Hill of the Crosses, everyone can place their own cross for every occasion in life. In fact this is Hill of Hopes. The main thing is to believe! About 30-40 minutes for photos and walking around. Specially beautiful and emotional in the time of sunrise and sunset.
What's included
- Inclusions:
- Experienced but not boring tour guide
- Car or minivan
- Bottle of drinking water by request
- Technical stops if needed
Itinerary
- Visited Places:
- Meitene
- The Hill of Crosses
- Jelgava
After meeting with a guide about 1 hour 30 minutes drive to Latvia - Lithuania border. There are nothing special, but if somebody collecting number of states visited, this is an option. At the Hill of Crosses are souvenir shops and good amber shop. Amber in Lithuania is cheaper than in Latvia. there is also possibility to buy cross to leave in this saint place. 40-50 minutes for pictures, meditation, own time. Than way back to Riga. on the way back we will drive through Jelgava, which is one of the big cities of Latvia and where we will see some historical buildings, such as the so-called "Academia Petrina" and Jelgava palace. On the way to and from Lithuania are service stations for a coffee or WC.
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