Trakai Island Castle, a 14th-century Gothic fortress on Lake Galvė, Lithuania, served as the residence of Grand Duke Vytautas the Great. This exceptionally preserved red-brick complex features defensive walls, drawbridges, and a ducal palace now housing the Trakai History Museum.
Monument "We died for our homeland" in Kaunas. Monument was destroyed in 1956, after thousands of people inspired by what is happening in Hungary came out in protest, singing national anthem, and chanted slogans such as "Freedom for Lithuania!" and "Take your hands off Hungary!"
Vėlinės is the Lithuanian tradition similar to All Souls' Day from Nov 1st to 2nd of Nov. focused on praying for the dead, lighting candles at cemeteries, and family reflection – a beautiful blend of Catholic roots and ancient pagan customs 🇱🇹🕯
@annabogucka841 Yes. Vėlinės came from word Vėlė which means spirit of the dead, word itself most likely came from proto Baltic-Slavic welia. There is also other name for it Ilgės.
Kryžių Kalnas, Lithuania's Hill of Crosses: Over 100,000 crucifixes defiantly planted since the 1800s. The hill is a symbol of Lithuanian national identity, faith, and the resilience of the people. . A breathtaking, holy sight! ✝️🇱🇹