Hill of Crosses

A small hill covered in more than 100,000 crosses, crucifixes, rosaries and statues of every size, from tiny pendants to crosses taller than a person. People have left crosses here since the uprisings of the 19th century. During the Soviet era the hill was bulldozed several times, but the crosses always came back overnight, making it a symbol of Lithuanian faith and resistance. Pope John Paul II visited in 1993.

It's free and open at all times. Bring a cross to leave, or buy one from the stalls in the car park. Visit in the early morning or evening for the best light and fewest people.

It's 12 km north of Šiauliai. Take a bus towards Joniškis, get off at the Domantai stop and walk about 2 km, or take a taxi from Šiauliai. Šiauliai bus station has luggage storage, so it's an easy stop between Riga and Vilnius.