For Easter: The Hill of Crosses
On The Hill of Crosses, Lithuania The Hill of Crosses keeps coming back! Bulldozed three times by...
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Category: Lithuania
Beyond the Expected: Russia, The Baltics & Warsaw
Brendan Vacations provides travelers with an experience of Europe that goes above and beyond,...
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Old Town Vilnius, Lithuania
Old Town Vilnius, Lithuania As Vilnius, Lithuania, seemed to only be a side trip on my itinerary,...
Read MoreTrakai, Lithuania
Reached via two walkways across Lake Galve the island castle of Trakai is the greatest symbol of Lithuanian nationalism. Situated in an area of lakes and forests roughly 15 miles west of Vilnius, the red-brick turrets,...
Read MoreGrutas Park, Lithuania’s Communist Past
The Grutas Park is southern Lithuania's biggest tourist attraction and has been open since 2001. The Park was the brainchild of mushroom entrepreneur Viliumas Malinauskas, who bought all the park's sculptures in the...
Read MoreCrosses Symbolize Lithuania’s Independence
The Hill of Three Crosses is a symbol on the skyline of Vilnius. These three crosses represent the triumph of Lithuania over its invaders. The current crosses data from 1990 and replaced the previous three crosses that were...
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