Pilgrimage Sites & Events

Pilgrimage Sites & Events

Hill of CrossesHill Of Crosses is probably the most attractive pilgrimage center in Lithuania. Visitors here can have a unique chance to see real art crafts there as cross crafting is a unique lithuanian art branch included into UNESCO World Heritage list.

ŠiluvaŠiluva town is a place attracting pilgrims from all Lithuania as well as from other countries. Šiluva is claimed to be one of 5 places in Europe where the Blessed Virgin Mary appeared for people. In 1993 the Pope Paul II visited Šiluva.

The Gate of Dawn, VilniusGate of Dawn. The Gate of Dawn is one of the greatest highlights in Vilnius. This miracle and religious place attracts people from all over the world.

Pyramid of MerkinePyramid of Merkinė. In one of the forests of Dzūkija region there is a building which is believed to have miracle powers. It is called the Pyramid of Merkinė. According to many witnesses, people inside the Pyramid experience wonderful feelings and recover.

Tytuvėnai Church and MonasteryTytuvėnai Church and Monastery is a unique architectural monument of baroque and gothic styles in North East Europe. Also it is an important pilgrimage center, thus is attracts boths - culture lovers and prayers from all over the world.

Šiauliai Cathedral Šiauliai Cathedral is an outstanding monument of renaissance in Lithuania. In addition, it is one of the most visited pilgimage sights once even visited by pope John Paul II.

Imbradas Imbradas village is famous for a manifestation when St. Marry showed up there in the middle of the 20th century. Since that time every year a big annual religious event is held there where hundreds of pilgrims come in order to pray for health, harmony and mercy.

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