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Museum · Trakai

Trakų istorijos muziejus

A red-brick castle in the middle of a lake.

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About the museum

Built by Grand Dukes Kęstutis and Vytautas around 1400 on an island in Lake Galvė, the castle is now the Trakai History Museum.

Three reasons to go

  1. 1The castle itself

    Gothic towers, a ducal palace and a courtyard, reached over wooden bridges.

  2. 2The Grand Duchy

    Coins, weapons and treasures from the age of Vytautas.

  3. 3The Karaim

    Rooms about the Karaim people who came from Crimea to guard the castle.

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Trakų istorijos muziejus

Don’t miss

Six things to look for. Works sometimes move, so ask at the desk.

  1. 01Highlight Nº

    The ducal palace

    The great hall and the rooms of the Grand Duke.

    Inner castle
  2. 02Highlight Nº

    Treasures

    Coins, seals and finds from the lake bed.

    Ducal palace
  3. 03Highlight Nº

    Collections

    Porcelain, pipes and glass from Trakai's manor houses.

    Outer castle
  4. 04Highlight Nº

    The keep

    The tall tower that guarded the palace.

    Inner castle

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The inner castle and the palace.

Good to know

Early

The castle is busiest in the middle of the day in summer; go early.

Winter

When the lake freezes, the castle stands in a white field of ice.

With kids

Count the bridges you cross to reach the castle. Then find a coin with a knight on a horse.

How to get there

Trakų istorijos muziejus

Trakai, Trakai District Municipality, Lithuania

  • TrainFrom Vilnius to Trakaiabout 35 min walk
  • On footFrom Trakai station to the castle bridge30 min
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Hidden story

Rebuilt from ruins

The castle was a ruin for 300 years.

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After the wars of the 17th century the castle was abandoned and fell into ruins. In the 19th century painters loved its broken towers. Restoration began in the 1950s and was finished in 1987, rebuilding the castle in red brick as it looked in the 15th century. Some Lithuanians at first worried it would look too new; today it is the country's most famous postcard.

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On which lake does Trakai Island Castle stand?

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Questions about Trakų istorijos muziejus

Where is Trakų istorijos muziejus?

Trakų istorijos muziejus is in Trakai, Trakai District Municipality, Lithuania. Address: Trakai, Trakai District Municipality, Lithuania.

How do I get tickets for Trakų istorijos muziejus?

Pay your admission at the museum or on its own website. Opening hours and prices change, so check the museum’s website before you go.

Is Trakų istorijos muziejus a good visit for families?

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.