The sun finally came out!!! Views from our apartment -
This is Gediminas Hill. You can take a funicular (tram of sorts) up to the top. When we do this, I will give you the history of this tower.
Three Crosses atop Three Crosses Hill. The crosses have stood here since the 17th century in memory of three monks who were crucified on this spot. The remains of three crosses lie in the shadow of the erect ones. These are the original hill monuments, which the Soviets bulldozed after WWII. In the spirit of Lithuania, the people rebuilt them but left the twisted remains of the originals as a historical reminder of oppression. Perhaps this spring, we will go to the top of this hill to see up close.
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