Hill of Crosses, a photo from Siauliu, North

Photographer's Note

From wikipedia:
The Hill of Crosses is a site for pilgrimage about 12 km north of the city of Šiauliai, in northern Lithuania. The exact origins are unknown, but it is considered that the first crosses were placed on the former Jurgaičiai or Domantai hill fort after the 1831 Uprising. Over the centuries, not only crosses, but giant crucifixes, carvings of Lithuanian patriots, statues of the Virgin Mary and thousands of tiny effigies and rosaries have been brought here by Catholic pilgrims. The number of crosses is unknown, but estimates put it at about 50,000.

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Valerka (8171) 2008-01-27 3:33

Privet, Denis,
Ves'ma interesnaja fotografia.
Nravitsia ochen' svoeim jazz stylem
Spasibo
Poka
Udachi
Valerka:)

LamCam (3717) 2008-01-27 4:33

Dear Denis
This is remarkable - a forest of crosses, and every one different! You have chosen a good POV with the carving of Christ greeting us, and a glimpse of the steps to give an impression of scale. A very interesting photo and note.
Best wishes Maggie

Gustaw (21670) 2008-01-27 6:26

Hi, friend!
Yes, I remember. Some years ago I was in this place. It is very interesting place. Many, many cross... Interesting composition, good colours.
Marek

WichardGraas (336) 2008-01-27 6:30

The hill of crosses is one of the most bizarre places i've ever visited. I like the pic, you can see the amount of crosses and the size of them when you compare it to the stairs in the middle.

xuaxo (6854) 2008-05-03 15:22

Hi Denis
This is indeed an amazing place. Good photo of it.
F