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  E X C I T I N GHill of Three Crosses St.Peter&Paul ChurchPark of EuropeGrutas ParkHill of CrossesBack to the previousBack to introductionBack to the first | Hill of Three Crosses
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| E X C I T I N GHill of Three CrossesSt.Peter&Paul ChurchPark of EuropeGrutas ParkHill of CrossesBack to the previousBack to introductionBack to the first | Hill of Three Crosses
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In Vilnius you can climb the Hill of Three Crosses from where the "terrific view" of the city is uncovered. The hill is located nearby Gediminas castle on the opposite bank of the river Vilnia. Three white crosses standing on the top symbolize Lithuanians' mourning and hope. The legend says that centuries ago seven Franciscan monks were crucified here and four were thrown into the Vilnia. The first crosses were erected on the hill in 17th century in memory of these martyrs. Being removed and buried during Stalin’s rule, only in 1989 were the crosses rebuilt.