MyTravis

Map / Visited places / Monuments

Veiveriai Hill of Pain

216

0 out of 5

(0 reviews)

Info

Monuments
Prienai Public Institution

How to get there?

54.760231, 23.709826

Get directions

During the Revival period, the Hill of Pain was constructed along the road to Marijampolė, symbolizing the sacrifices of Lithuanian post-war partisans. During the Soviet era, the bodies of partisans were discarded into wartime trenches near the town, and secretly erected crosses for the fallen fighters became a silent form of resistance. This hill is the burial site for partisans who died fighting for freedom, and it features monuments, crosses, and wayside shrines in their memory. For many years, the exact locations of the fallen partisans from the Veiveriai region were unknown. However, according to the testimony of local resident Cezaras Pacevičius, who worked as a collective farm chairman, a former militia officer hinted at bodies being thrown into the trenches. Upon starting the search, the remains of eight people were found in that area, and later,

the bodies of other fallen partisans were reburied there. In 2017, the Hill of Pain was registered as a cultural heritage site. In 2018, it marked the 30th anniversary of the first cross being erected and consecrated by Veiveriai parish priest Kazimieras Skučas. Subsequently, monuments to the partisans of the Tauro Brigade were erected on the hill. The Hill of Pain also features a replica partisan bunker, which includes a small altar allowing for Mass to be held at the site. The bunker recreates the daily life of post-war resistance movement participants—tables, a typewriter from the wartime, an oil lamp, and other items reflecting the partisans' lives. The bunker’s design is based on the model of the partisan Birutė Brigade headquarters bunker, which was designed by partisan leader Juozas Lukša-Daumantas before leaving for the West.

Found a mistake? Report

Whats new?

2025-11-17

Veiveriai Hill of Pain

Info

How to get there?

Share:

Whats new?

Three impressive Baltic seaside spots: Olando Kepurė, Veczemē Cliffs, Pakri Cliffs

Discover Tallinn Old Town with MyTravis: a medieval spirit that surprises you at every step

Women's hike through the mystery of the fog from Ginučiai Hillfort to Ladakalnis

The first women’s hiking club hike in Marcinkonys: nature’s beauty, legends, and togetherness in Dzūkija

Nature Trails in the Pärnu Region: A Journey Through Estonia’s Natural Treasures

Šiauliai Chestnut Alley – a place where dozens of chestnut trees bloom

Kulautuva – the Pearl of the Nemunas Shore: What to See and Do?

Kauko Stairs in Kaunas – Woven with Myths and Natural Beauty

Kaunas Beast: A City Symbol Shrouded in Legends

Info

Cities