[Lithuania] Hill of Crosses

#overseastraveltrip The Hill of Crosses is a hill in Siauliai, northern Lithuania, lined with over 100,000 crosses. The first crosses were erected in 1831, when Lithuania was under the rule of the Russian Empire. The families of deceased rebels erected Catholic crosses, which were banned at the time, as memorial portraits. In 1917, the Russian Empire collapsed, and after World War II, Lithuanians were faced with the rule of the Soviet Union. During Soviet rule, many people were forced to live in poverty without freedom. Many people began erecting crosses as a symbol of peaceful resistance, with the hope of Lithuanian independence in mind (until independence, the Soviet Union (It has been confirmed that the hill has been destroyed at least three times) Even after the collapse of the Soviet Union and Lithuania's declaration of independence in 1991, the Hill of Crosses has become a symbol of people's freedom and resistance. Currently, tourists are also allowed to erect crosses, so the number is increasing year by year. ◦⊹⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⊹◦◦⊹⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⊹◦◦⊹⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⊹◦ Spot information 📍It is located about 130 km from Riga, the capital of Latvia, and about 220 km from Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania. It is accessible by bus and train, but the hurdle is high, so you can easily go there by using a Japanese company that offers optional tours overseas. #Lithuania #Hill of Crosses #Overseas travel #Solo travel #Girls' trip