Verkiai Calvary
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Verkiai Calvary or Vilnius Calvary is the second oldest calvary in Lithuania after Žemaičių Kalvarija. It is located in Verkiai, a neighborhood of Vilnius, capital of Lithuania. The calvary was built in 1662–69 as a sign of gratitude for the victory in the Second Northern War (1655–60). The calvary includes 20 brick chapels, seven wooden and one brick gate, and one bridge with a wooden chapel. The path ends at the Church of the Discovery of the Holy Cross. In 1962 all chapels, except four closest to the church, were destroyed by the Soviet authorities. The calvary was reconstructed in 1990–2002.
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Pušyno kel., Vilnius Baltupiai
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| N 54.730833333333 ° | E 25.287222222222 ° |
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Sanatorija „Pušyno kelias“, vaikų skyrius
Pušyno kel. 27
08311 Vilnius, Baltupiai
Vilnius County, Lithuania
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