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The Hill of Crosses: A Medieval Fort Turned Pilgrimage Site

Original: Kryžių kalnas | the Hill of Crosses (~12 km from Šiauliai) is located on the site of a medieval hill fort that was destr

The Hill of Crosses, about 12 km from Šiauliai in Lithuania, stands on the remains of a medieval hill fort destroyed by the Livonians in 1348. From around 1847, people began placing crosses there for uncertain reasons, possibly while praying for the sick. Today it is one of Lithuania's most visited and atmospheric landmarks.

Why now: The site's unusual history, blending medieval conflict and centuries of unofficial pilgrimage, draws ongoing interest from travellers.

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• Kryžių kalnas | the Hill of Crosses (~12 km from Šiauliai) is located on the site of a medieval hill fort that was destroyed in 1348 CE by the Livonians. Beginning in ~1847 people raised crosses on this remote site for uncertain reasons (perhaps while praying for the sick or… · oCDo@mastodon.nz · 3

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