Hill of Crosses Siauliai Lithuania
Two women walk through crucifixes left by pilgrims at the Hill of Crosses in Siauliai, Lithuania. The tradition of placing crosses originated as a symbol of Lithuanian defiance against foreign invaders. It is thought to have started during the occupation of Siauliai by Teutonic knights in the 14th century.
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