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Trakai Island Castle was built throughout the period starting at the end of the 14th century up to the 15th century. This Gothic castle with Romanesque features was built by Grand Duke Vytautas who ruled 1392-1430. During the wars with Russia in the 17th century the 300 year old castle was ruined. The rebuilt castle, standing on one of the islands of Lake Galve, has become one of the most majestic and famous monuments of defensive architecture of the Middle Ages.
28 km West of Vilnius
tel. +370 528 53941 fax. +370 525 55288 address: Trakai Historical Museum, Trakai, Kestucio str. 4, Lithuania
easy to come by bus, car or train
Gothic castle with Romanesque elements
One of the biggest water castles in Eastern Europe
Restored in the 20th century, since 1962 houses Trakai Historical Museum
Guided tours in Lithuanian, Polish, Russian, German and English
Open daily all year round for tourists
Temporary and permanent exhibitions
