Three Crosses

Trijų Kryžių paminklas

monument in Vilnius

#6 in Vilnius / #8 in Lithuania

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The Three Crosses in Vilnius, Lithuania, is a prominent monument situated on the Hill of Three Crosses, offering stunning views of the city. The current concrete structure, erected in 1989, replaces earlier versions, with the original wooden crosses dating back to the 17th century. These crosses have a deep historical and cultural significance, commemorating seven Franciscan friars who, according to legend, were martyred on the site.

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