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Trakai Island Castle (Lithuanian: Trakų salos pilis) is an island castle located in Trakai, Lithuania, on an island in Lake Galvė. The construction of the stone castle was begun in the 14th century by Kęstutis , and around 1409 major works were completed by his son Vytautas the Great , who died in this castle in 1430.
Trakai Historical National Park (Lithuanian: Trakų istorinis nacionalinis parkas) is a national park in Lithuania. It was designated in 1992 to embrace the historic city of Trakai , some 25 kilometers west of Vilnius , and the forests, lakes, and villages in its environs. [ 1 ]
The castle was attacked in 1382 and 1383 (during the civil war of 1381–1384) and in 1390 (during the civil war of 1389–1392). [1] After the 1422 Treaty of Melno, the castle lost its significance as a defensive structure. It is known that Grand Dukes used it as a residence. Sigismund Kęstutaitis was murdered in the castle on 20 March 1440. [1]
Trakai Castle might refer to three separate castles in Lithuania: Trakai Island Castle, located on an island in Lake Galv ...
Trakai Peninsula castle. Trakai was an area holding great significance in the Grand Duchy of Lithuania. The Trakai region began to decline politically and economically in the 16th century. During the wars with Russia, Trakai was continually attacked and razed. It has been rebuilt and many celebrations are held there annually once again.
Trakai (Trakai ⓘ; see names section for alternative and historic names) is a city and lake resort in Lithuania. It lies 28 kilometres (17 miles) west of Vilnius , the capital of Lithuania or just 7 kilometres (4 miles) from the administrative limits of the Lithuanian capital city.
The Upper Castle keep hall, on the second floor, was the largest hall (10 x 30 m) within the complex; it was a little smaller than the hall of the Grand Master's Palace (15 x 30 m) in Marienburg, and much larger than the hall at the Duke's Palace in Trakai Island Castle (10 x 21 m). Reconstruction of the castle ended in 1422.
Trakai is very confusing name for non Lithuanian - Old Trakai, Trakai, and also 3 Castles. IMO even disambig page here would be appropriate.--Lokyz 22:54, 5 August 2006 (UTC) I believe that Upper is very confusing for real, because term Upper Castle is more spread when talkin about part of Vilnius Castle. M.K. 22:57, 5 August 2006 (UTC)