A red-brick castle in the middle of a lake.
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Built by Grand Dukes Kęstutis and Vytautas around 1400 on an island in Lake Galvė, the castle is now the Trakai History Museum.
Gothic towers, a ducal palace and a courtyard, reached over wooden bridges.
Coins, weapons and treasures from the age of Vytautas.
Rooms about the Karaim people who came from Crimea to guard the castle.
Six things to look for. Works sometimes move, so ask at the desk.
The great hall and the rooms of the Grand Duke.
Inner castleCoins, seals and finds from the lake bed.
Ducal palacePorcelain, pipes and glass from Trakai's manor houses.
Outer castleThe tall tower that guarded the palace.
Inner castleTap a button and we’ll give you a plan.
The inner castle and the palace.
The castle, Karaimų street, kibinai for lunch and a boat on the lake.
The castle is busiest in the middle of the day in summer; go early.
When the lake freezes, the castle stands in a white field of ice.
Count the bridges you cross to reach the castle. Then find a coin with a knight on a horse.
Trakai, Trakai District Municipality, Lithuania
It stands on an island in Lake Galvė.
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It can be a lovely visit for you and your family. Ask the museum about activities for children, and combine the visit with a walk through Trakai.
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