Trakai Island Castle

Lithuania / Vilniaus / Trakai /
 castle, Gothic (architecture), Medieval / Middle Ages, Brick Gothic (architecture), interesting place, invisible, Cultural heritage of Lithuania
Trakai Island Castle is located in Trakai, Lithuania on an island in Lake Galvė. The construction of the stone castle was begun in the 14th century by duke Kęstutis, and around 1409 major works were completed by his son Vytautas the Great, who died in this castle in 1430. Trakai was one of the main centers of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania and the castle held great strategic importance.
Today this place attracts many tourists. Walking throught the wooden brigdes across the lake, enterting the great yard and seeing the chambers and rooms is an exciting atractions.
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trakai_Island_Castle
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Coordinates:   54°39'8"N   24°56'1"E

Comments

  • What boring, there is very intresting place to see :)
  • Great places, UNESCO should write it into the List.
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