Gates of Dawn - one of the 16th-century city gates
Hill of Crosses
From the first group of crosses were put up in memory of insurgents killed in the 1831 rebellion, the numbers have steadily increased despite being razed, burned and melted down during the communist era. It is now estimated that ca. 100,000 crosses have been placed by pilgrims on this site.
Kaunas Castle
Kaunas Church
Trakai
Trakai Castle
Now converted to a museum
We travelled with Regent Holidays on a tailor made tour
Vilnius
Parliament
St Peter & Paul church
The 18th century cathedral
Monument to Freedom
Presidential office
St Anne's church
Amber museum
Town Hall
The Iron Wolf - symbol of Vilnius
Gates of Dawn - one of the 16th-century city gates
Hill of Crosses
From the first group of crosses were put up in memory of insurgents killed in the 1831 rebellion, the numbers have steadily increased despite being razed, burned and melted down during the communist era. It is now estimated that ca. 100,000 crosses have been placed by pilgrims on this site.
Kaunas Castle
Kaunas Church
Trakai
Trakai Castle
Now converted to a museum
