Download coordinates as: Catholic pilgrimage sites in Lithuania started developing in the 17th century.
[4] Vilnius attracted pilgrims not only with the Calvary, but also with the relics of Saint Casimir in Vilnius Cathedral (dedicated Chapel of Saint Casimir was completed in 1636) and Our Lady of the Gate of Dawn (dedicated chapel was completed in 1671).
Many pilgrims traveled not to visit specific sites but to get an indulgence during parish festivals (Lithuanian: atlaidai).
[1] During the Soviet anti-religious campaign in 1958–1964, the authorities of the Lithuanian SSR took active measures to hinder the pilgrims and destroy several pilgrimage sites – chapels of Verkiai and Vepriai Calvaries [lt] were demolished while crosses were removed from the Hill of Crosses.
The route includes Šiauliai Cathedral and Christ's Resurrection Church, Kaunas due to their architectural and historical significance.