Trakai Island Castle
Facts
Trakai Island
Castle is one of the must visit places in Lithuania. The
only Eastern European castle that has been built on an island it is located in Trakai, on the
shores of Lake Galve.
It was one of the main centres of the Grand Duchy of
Lithuania and the castle held great strategic importance. Island Castle together with Peninsula
Castle are the most famous works of defensive architecture in
Lithuania.
An interesting fact about the Trakai island
castle is that the town was built and preserved by people of different nationalities.
Communities of Karaites, Tartars, Lithuanians, Russians and Polish lived here. Both Christian
and Karaites communities were granted separate self-government - Magdeburg -
rights.
During summer, Trakai Island Castle
becomes a centre of numerous music and culture performances. In Trakai, tourists are enjoying
resting by the waterside, a yacht or motorbike ride, swimming, fishing, camping or simply a
quiet time in a cafe on the bank of Lake Galve. In June, Lake Galve holds International Rowing
Regatta “Amber oars”
Visit Trakai Island Castle & History
Museum
Opening
times:
May to September: Monday - Sunday 10,00 -
19,00
March to April and October: Tuesday - Sunday 10,00 - 18,00
November to February: Tuesday - Sunday 10,00 - 17,00
Ticket
Info:
An adult ticket will cost you 14 lt (aprox. 4€)
and less than 2 € for students (6 lt) and for seniors about 2,5 € (8
lt).
An Englsuh Guided Tour will cost 14,5 € (50
lt). Taking photos inside the castle and the museum will cost 4 lt (1,6
€)
Contact
Info:
Phones:
Museum administration: +370 528 55297
secretary: +370 528 53945
Castle ticket office: +370 528 53946
fax: +370 5 285 5288
e-mail: info@trakaimuziejus.lt
Official website: trakaimuziejus.lt
Trakai Island Castle
Map&Location
Address: Trakų Salos
Pilis, Kęstučio gatvė 4, Trakai 21104, Lithuania. Get help with directions using the map
provided
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