Identity summary
2 to 5 days
Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Recommended car
City · Heritage · Countryside
Good accessibility
Sweet rhythm
General presentation
Šiauliai and the Hill of Crosses
Northern town known for an extraordinary cross landscape, complemented by religious architecture and industrial heritage.
The discovery of Šiauliai and Hill of the Cross is structured around Hill of the Cross, Villa Chaim Frenkel and Cathedral of Šiauliai. The stay thus alternates between urban life, heritage and the countryside, which gives a concrete picture of the destination beyond its only best known site.
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For a stay of 2 to 5 days, a quiet rhythm works well. Also to be anticipated: variable influx depending on the season. A car is usually the easiest way to connect different sectors. The main sites are generally easy to access.
Strengths and constraints
Strengths
- Cross Hill
- Villa Chaim Frenkel
- Šiauliai Cathedral
Before you choose
- Variable frequency depending on season
- Parking to anticipate in the center
Places worth visiting
A selection to start dreaming and organizing the stay — not an exhaustive list of everything there is to see.
Place indismissible
Cross Hill
The Colline des Croix is covered with crosses, rosaries, pious images and ex-votos tight against each other. The place impresses by the accumulation of individual gestures: metal, wood, plastic, ribbons and prayers form a religious landscape as well as a symbol of resistance.
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Villa Chaim Frenkel
Villa Chaim Frenkel shows the refinement of a leather industry in the Šiauliai pre-war decorations Art Nouveau, furniture, garden and exhibitions place the house in a commercial city where economic success, urban culture and Jewish memory intersect.
Cathedral
Šiauliai Cathedral
The cathedral of Šiauliai The Renaissance architecture, its clear volumes and its parvis give a calm landmark in the centre, far from the emotional intensity of the Cross Hill. The church is located in the heart of the city.
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