Top Sacred Places and Spiritual Experiences
Lithuania is an attractive destination for spiritual travel, especially for modern pilgrims who seek inner well-being, peace, a sense of fulfillment, and sacred experiences.
The country is home to sites known to pilgrims around the world, such as the Hill of Crosses, the Gate of Dawn, the Shrine of the Divine Mercy in Vilnius, and the Sanctuary of Šiluva – the Place of St. Mary‘s Apparition. These places bear witness to strong traditions of faith as well as Lithuania’s dramatic history and authentic cultural heritage.
The Hill of Crosses
Piliakalnio st. 7, Domantų k., Meškuičių sen., Šiaulių r.
Shrine of the Divine Mercy
Dominikonų St. 12, Vilnius
The Shrine of Divine Mercy is open 24 hours a day.
The Sanctuary of Šiluva
Jono Pauliaus II St. 24, Šiluva
From May to September, the Basilica and Chapel are open from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.; from November to April, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
The Gate of Dawn Chapel of Our Lady of Mercy and St. Theresa’s Church
Aušros vartų St. 14, Vilnius
The Gate of Dawn Chapel is open daily from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
