The Hill of Thousands of Crosses

neha choubey Jan 06, 2024

The Hill of Crosses is located in northern Lithuania

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The Hill of Crosses has been destroyed and rebuilt several times by different regimes

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Each time, the local people risked their lives to restore the site

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The Hill of Crosses is not owned or managed by any official authority

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The Hill of Crosses is estimated to have over 100,000 crosses

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The Hill of Crosses attracts visitors from all over the world, regardless of their religious beliefs

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The Hill of Crosses was visited by Pope John Paul II in 1993

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The Hill of Crosses is recognized by UNESCO as an intangible cultural heritage of Lithuania

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The Hill of Crosses is also a source of inspiration for artists, writers, and musicians

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