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Trakai Island Castle stands as one of Lithuania’s most iconic landmarks, uniquely set on an island in Lake Galvė, about 30 kilometers from Vilnius. The castle’s picturesque location, surrounded by serene blue waters, makes it appear straight out of a fairy tale, especially when approached via the long wooden bridge that connects it to the mainland.
Its distinctive red-brick Gothic architecture, with conical towers and a fortified keep, is visually striking against the natural backdrop and...
Read moreSpread along a 2km-long peninsula only half an hour from Vilnius, the provincial town of Trakai is surrounded by lakes, including Lake Luka, Lake Galvė and Lake Akmena. Trakai Island Castle sits on one of 22 islands in Lake Galvė.
Trakai Island Castle was built in different stages. Construction of the castle is thought to have begun in the mid-14th century, commissioned by Kęstutis, the Grand Duke of Lithuania (1297-1382) and around 1409 major works were completed by his son Vytautas the...
Read moreWhat can i say my friends... I was there when it was cold, oh so cold. The lake was half frozen. On our way to the castle, we saw a lot of interesting sightings. We began our journey at the Trakai stotis. We stopped by the (half) frozen lake. I wanted to stand on it but i didn't take the risk. Then we began our actual journey to the castle. We passed by a Georgian restaurant, it was nice to see diversity in town. We had a small stop, as suggested by my BCKF, by the (half frozen) lake....
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