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#266 The Cross

The Cross, Tulčík, Slovakia

About this stone

In a village in eastern Slovakia, a stone cross marks a quiet place where locals and visitors come to pray and reflect. The cross stands at the threshold between settled land and forest, offering a natural pause point on woodland walks. A nearby tree provides welcome shade on warm days, and a bench invites you to rest and take in the surroundings. The spot has a contemplative quality—the kind of place where people stop to think, whether they're religious pilgrims or simply hikers seeking a moment of stillness.

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Hand-painted penguin stone #266 hidden at The Cross, Tulcik, Slovakia (photo 2 of 5)

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Hand-painted penguin stone #266 hidden at The Cross, Tulcik, Slovakia (photo 4 of 5)

Hand-painted penguin stone #266 hidden at The Cross, Tulcik, Slovakia (photo 5 of 5)

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Stone Details

Stone Number #266
Type 🐧 Standard
Status Active
City Tulčík
Country Slovakia
Placed Date 27 December 2024
Hidden by @misko_the_penguin

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