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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 Peninsula Castle is one of the castles in Trakai, Lithuania. It is located on a peninsula between southern Lake Galvė and Lake Luka . Built around 1350–1377 by Kęstutis , Duke of Trakai , it was an important defensive structure protecting Trakai and Vilnius , capital of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania , against attacks of the Teutonic ...
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 ]
Trakai Island Castle: 14th century: Trakai: Rebuilt Trakai Peninsula Castle: 14th century: Trakai: Partially rebuilt Tauragė Castle: 1844–1866: Tauragė ...
The human occupancy of the area dataes back to the 4000 BCE. The town of Trakai was first mentioned in the 14th century. Two castles have been built for fortifications; the well-preserved Trakai Island Castle and the Trakai Peninsula Castle. Trakai was granted Magdeburg rights in the 15th century.
Trakai Castle might refer to three separate castles in Lithuania: Trakai Island Castle, located on an island in Lake Galv ...
Lake Galvė is a lake in Trakai, Lithuania. It is approximately 361 hectares in size, has 21 islands, and one of them houses Trakai Island Castle. [1] Trakai Peninsula Castle is located on its southern shore. There are ruins of the little Orthodox church in Bažnytėlė Island. Trakai was the capital of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania from 1321 to ...
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.