Trakai Island Castle - Wikipedia
WebTrakai Island Castle (Lithuanian: Trakų salos pilis; Polish: Zamek w Trokach) is an island castle located in Trakai, Lithuania, on an island in Lake Galvė. The construction of the stone castle was begun in the 14th century by Kęstutis , and around 1409 major works were completed by his son Vytautas the Great , who died in this castle in 1430.
Trakai Castle | Go Vilnius
WebThe castle is famous for its gothic architecture and its special location – it stands on an island on Lake Galve, one of the deepest lakes in Lithuania. The view of the historic structure is straight out of a fairy tale. You can reach the castle by …
TRAKAI ISLAND CASTLE - Trakai
WebTRAKAI ISLAND CASTLE. Ph.: +370 528 53 946 gidai@trakaimuziejus.lt https://trakaimuziejus.lt/en/. Extended map view. Since 1962, an exposition of the Trakai …
Trakai Peninsula Castle - Wikipedia
WebTrakai Peninsula Castle is one of the castles in Trakai, Lithuania. It is located on a peninsula between southern Lake Galvė and Lake Luka. Built around 1350–1377 by Kęstutis, Duke of Trakai, it was an important defensive structure protecting Trakai and Vilnius, capital of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, against attacks of the Teutonic ...
Trakai Island Castle Museum - All You Need to Know BEFORE ... - Tripadvisor
WebThe 14th-century castle stands on an island in Lake Galvė, one of the deepest lakes in Lithuania. The castle once served as the residence of the Grand Dukes of Lithuania. Now, it houses an historical museum. The Castle of Trakai Island is, of course, what garners all the kudos, and well deserved they are.
Trakai Island Castle - Trakai
WebTrakai Island Castle - Trakai. Address: Karaimų str. 43C (Lake Galvė, Castle Island), Trakai. Extended map view. Trakai is well known for its unique lakes and the medieval castle complex that was revived from its ruins in the last century.
Trakai Island Castle – Trakai, Lithuania - Atlas Obscura
WebSep 7, 2022 · Located on a small island in Lake Galvė, just off the coast of Trakai, the Trakai Island Castle was built at the end of the 14th century, but besieged and damaged by the Teutonic Knights in...
Trakai Island Castle - Trakų ir Vilniaus rajonai
WebAddress: Karaimų str. 43C (Lake Galvė, Castle Island), Trakai town, Trakai eldership, Trakai district municipality. Trakai Island Castle, also referred to as the Crown of Lake Galvė, offers visitors both glorious Lithuanian history and a …
Trakai—The Old Capital of Lithuania | World Heritage Journeys of …
WebLocation. Visit. Trakai—The Old Capital of Lithuania. Hours. Pricing. Trakai, is the old capital of Lithuania and the site of the only Eastern European castle built on an island. Visitors come to this beautiful setting and learn about …
Trakai Island Castle: A Medieval Fortress on the Waters
WebAug 8, 2023 · Trakai Island Castle, a magnificent historical landmark, holds a significant place in the rich tapestry of Lithuania’s past. Situated on an island amidst the picturesque Lake Galvė, this medieval fortress stands as a testament to the region’s grandeur and strategic importance.
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