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Vilnius, Lithuania. With an urban population about 650.000 (2018), is the capital of Lithuania and largest city in the country (second largest in the Baltic states). It is known for the architecture in its Old Town, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1994.
Vilnius, Lituânia. Com uma população urbana de cerca de 650.000 (2018), é a capital da Lituânia e maior cidade do país (segunda maior dos estados bálticos). É conhecida pela arquitetura em sua Cidade Velha, declarada Patrimônio da Humanidade pela UNESCO em 1994.
Vilnius, Lithuania. With an urban population about 650.000 (2018), is the capital of Lithuania and largest city in the country (second largest in the Baltic states). It is known for the architecture in its Old Town, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1994.
Vilnius, Lituânia. Com uma população urbana de cerca de 650.000 (2018), é a capital da Lituânia e maior cidade do país (segunda maior dos estados bálticos). É conhecida pela arquitetura em sua Cidade Velha, declarada Patrimônio da Humanidade pela UNESCO em 1994.
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 practice of leaving crosses on the hill is uncertain, but it is believed that the first crosses were placed on the former Jurgaičiai or Domantai hill fort after the 1831 Uprising.Over the centuries, not only crosses, but giant crucifixes, carvings of Lithuanian patriots, statues of the Virgin Mary and thousands of tiny effigies and rosaries have been brought here by Catholic pilgrims. The number of crosses is unknown, but estimates put it at about 55,000 in 1990 and 100,000 in 2006
From Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hill_of_Crosses
Young Nicolas and Jonas take advantage of my boozy state to treat me like a jungle gym.
Rokai, Lithuania
Vilnius, Lithuania. With an urban population about 650.000 (2018), is the capital of Lithuania and largest city in the country (second largest in the Baltic states). It is known for the architecture in its Old Town, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1994.
Vilnius, Lituânia. Com uma população urbana de cerca de 650.000 (2018), é a capital da Lituânia e maior cidade do país (segunda maior dos estados bálticos). É conhecida pela arquitetura em sua Cidade Velha, declarada Patrimônio da Humanidade pela UNESCO em 1994.
Singing national anthem during the celebration of 1000 year aniversary of Lithuania on July 5th, 2009
Day one in the Baltics!!
Vilnius Castle Complex; Upper Castle, standing atop Gediminas Hill, a fortification has stood on this site since at least the tenth century.
Sts. Peter & Pauls' Church; commissioned to celebrate victory over the Russians in 1668 by Michael Casimir Pac, the Grand Hetman of the Lithuanian armies. Containing over 2,000 astonishing stucco mouldings representing miscellaneous religious and mythological scenes, the Church was consecrated in 1701.
Soldiers from US 2d Cavalry Regiment, Lightning Troop, take part in Lithuania Independence Day February 16 in Vilnius
The Hill of Crosses (Kryžiu Kalnas) is a significant pilgrimage site located in northern Lithuania, near the city of Šiauliai. It’s one of the most unique and symbolic locations in the country, attracting visitors from around the world. The hill itself is a small mound, but it has become a massive site filled with an estimated over 200,000 crosses, which people have placed there over the centuries.
The origins of the Hill of Crosses are somewhat mysterious, but it's believed to date back to the early 19th century, with some sources suggesting it may have even started earlier. The first crosses were placed there by local people as a symbol of resistance and faith, particularly during the periods of foreign occupation. This includes Russian rule in the 19th and 20th centuries, when the Catholic faith was suppressed, and people would risk punishment to maintain their traditions.
Over time, the Hill of Crosses has become a place for personal and collective prayers, and it attracts pilgrims and tourists alike. Some visitors leave a cross in honor of loved ones, for blessings, or as part of a pilgrimage.