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Singing national anthem during the celebration of 1000 year aniversary of Lithuania on July 5th, 2009
Trakai Island Castle, Lithuania. The construction of the stone castle was begun in the 14th century by Kęstutis, and around 1409 major works were completed by his son Vytautas the Great. Is situated on an island in Lake Galvė.
Castelo da ilha de Trakai, Lituânia. A construção do castelo de pedra foi iniciada no século 14 por Kestutis, e por volta de 1409 grandes obras foram concluídas por seu filho Vytautas, o Grande. Está situado em uma ilha no Lago Galvė.
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.
Il pane nero, la zuppona all'interno, i Cepelinai, ovviamente la birra. L'omaggio al Toro è per il giorno del centenario!
A typical triple-windowed wooden Karaim house in Trakai, Lithuania.
Uma típica casa de madeira com três janelas da etnia Karaim em Trakai, Lituânia.
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.
Bass player Robert Trujillo of US rock band Metallica performs during a concert of the "World Magnetic Tour" in Vilnius on April 20, 2010. AFP PHOTO / PETRAS MALUKAS (Photo credit should read PETRAS MALUKAS/AFP/Getty Images)