It is estimated that there are over 100,000 crosses on the hill.
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Sources vary as to when the crosses first started appearing on the hill near Siauliai.
The site was first mentioned as early as the 14th century.
In more recent times, the Hill has become a source of national pride.
Yet people continued to plant crosses.
Planting a cross was considered a punishable crime by the Soviets, yet crosses continued to appear.
Sources:Wikipedia,Catholic Planet,Boston University
