Hill of Crosses: The Shrine That Refused to Die
| September 28, 2015
Getting There
Visitors traveling by car can get to the Hill of Crosses by driving along the A12, en route to Riga, until they reach Siauliai. After driving north another few miles, a sign will appear that reads “KRYŽIŲ KALNAS – 2 km”. Turn right at the sign.
Those traveling by bus can go to the main Siauliai bus station and catch the SIAULIAI – JONISKIS route at platform 12. Get off at DOMANTŲ station (third stop) and walk.
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