The Hill of Crosses and other pilgrimage sites of western Lithuania
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Lithuanians are the last pagans on this continent. Paganism began to disappear in Lithuania at the end of the 14th century when Lithuania’s rulers accepted Christianity. The Baltic tribe Samogitians held on the longest – they only converted in the 15th century. Nowadays you can find Lithuanian sacral places in the pilgrimage routs.
A private tour of religious sites with an expert guide will make the most memorable day and you will enjoy the blend of traditional and modern sights.
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
Kryziu Kalnas
Hill of Crosses was erected in the 19th century, when Lithuania was under Soviet rule, take amazing photos in this unusual place with a collection of over 200,000 different crosses from all around the world, which was visited by St. John Paul II in 1993, and discuss who, what, when, why, and how.
Ensemble of the Franciscan monastery and Church
At the ensemble of Kretinga Bernardine Friary and the Church of the Lord’s Revelation to the Blessed Virgin Mary we will enter the church and see the doors from the 17th century church which were chop by Swedish soldiers trying to enter the monastery with the purpose to rob it and listen to many other stories. Outside of the church we will do off the tourist track to the splendid Lourdes of Kretinga with the spring. People believe that its water can cure various diseases.
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The Hill of Crosses and other pilgrimage sites of western Lithuania
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What‘s Included
English speaking tour guide
Donations in the churches
Lunch
Private transportation
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
3 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Mystical
nigam64,Aug 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Focused on everything, you have to go there on purpose, a place in the middle of nowhere where there are hundreds of thousands of crosses of all sizes and shapes. Between the sacred and the profane. To visit
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francomars2014,Aug 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Impressive!! It is a small hill covered with tens of thousands of crosses in memory of hundreds of Lithuanian workers slaughtered by Russian occupation troops, the hill was razed 5 times by the Russians and rebuilt as many times by Lithuanians, today it is a place of worship symbol of the independence of the Lithuanian people
Unique and Moving Experience- a Must See in Lithuania
Janet M,Oct 4, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The Hill of Crosses is a unique and moving experience and a testament of faith and resilience of the Lithuanian people. I would definitely recommend visiting the site. It is hard to describe the amount of crosses at the site.
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