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Yurgaychyay is one of villages in Lithuania situated some 20 km north-east of Šiauliai and 250 km from the capital, 100 km south-west of Lithuania - Latvia border. The population of Yurgaychyay is about 150 people (census of 2016). Many people visit Yurgaychyay each year to take a look at its famous religious places.

The closest airport Barysiai (IATA: HLJ) is about 20 km away.

Must see attractions in it

1. Hill of Crosses
The Hill of Crosses (Lithuanian: Kryžių kalnas) is a site of pilgrimage about 12 km north of the city of Šiauliai, in northern Lithuania. The exact origins are unknown, but it is considered that the first crosses were placed on the former Jurgaičiai or Domantai hill fort after the 1831 Uprising. Over the centuries, not only crosses, but giant crucifixes, carvings of Lithuanian patriots, statues of the Virgin Mary and thousands of tiny effigies and rosaries have been brought here by Catholic pilg…

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Romantic Boutique hotel & Spa

starting $69

Mezotne Palace Hotel

starting $87

Sm?lyn?

starting $80

Hotel Mikelis

starting $57

Rixwell Bauska Hotel

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Gr?jaus Namas

starting $35

Airport Hotel Mara

starting $83

Daina Jurmala Beach Hotel & SPA

starting $49

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