Lithuania: a Baltic country of lakes, castles, and forest
‘Hill of Cross’ situated in Siauliai is a man made monument. Actually, those crosses, placed in the mountain over these years by the pilgrims, speak numerous stories. The hill contains all rage of crosses from tiny to giant; from short to large; from old to new. There is a custom prevailing in the country that the newly married couples should place the cross on the hill as the symbol of their everlasting love.
As usual, the Baltic coastlines are a narrow sandbar. In Lithuania, it is situated in the southern stretch of the country. In winter, the coastlines are lonely lands. We can even make an hours-long walk without meeting a person. You can explore sand dunes, tiny ethnic villages and lonely beaches along the coastlines. In summer, you can find lively coastlines instead of lonely coastlines. It is said that some acclaimed writers have private cottages in this lonely beaches. In their words: ‘these beaches have the power to rejuvenate soul and strengthen the creativity and thoughts.’
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