Mini - series of photographs exploring green recreational areas in the capital of Lithuania. The third and the last part is showing Verkiai Regional Park.
The park was established in 1992 in order to protect natural complexes of the Green Lakes and cultural complexes of Verkiai Palace and a park, Kalvarijos, and Trinapolis as well as other valuables. The park occupies 2,673 ha. Forests cover 76.5%, reserves occupy 52.7%, and 23.9% of the territory is designated for recreation. Verkiai Calvary was established in the 17th century. The Calvary was completed in 1669 by the supervision of Dominican monks. It was constructed following the plan of Jerusalem, with the distances, water bodies and elevations being very close to the original. New chapels were constructed in the 18th century in Baroque style. Verkiai Calvary consists of 22 chapels, 7 wooden and brick gates, and two church ensembles. The Calvary has been visited by Christian worshipers from Vilnius regional and abroad yearly in Pentecost. Almost all stations were completely destroyed in 1962 under the Soviet rule. After regaining the independence the reconstruction was started. Last chapels were rebuilt in 2002. Today the entire complex is reconstructed and is proclaimed an architectural monument of national significance.
