Admire the Beauty of Trakai Island Castle

Trakai is an island castle located on an island in the middle of Lake Galve not too far from Vilnius. Built-in the 14th Century, this red stone castle was constructed as the main center of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania. Despite its name, this historic city was actually built and preserved by a diverse group of nationalities. The communities of Karaims, Tatars, Lithuanians, Russians, Jews, and Poles were said to have inhabited the city together in harmony which is quite rare at the time.

Trakai was formerly one of the most fearsome fortifications in the area due to its advantageous location on an island, but it has since been transformed into a museum and is now considered to be among the coolest sites in all of Europe. To preserve the history of the town of Trakai, its castles, and the people who once lived there, there is a permanent exhibition inside with a variety of exhibitions and interesting antique objects. The entrance fee to Trakai Island Castle is 12 EUR per person and the castle gate opens from 9 AM - 6 PM every day from May to September and 8 AM - 5 PM on weekdays and 10 AM - 5 PM on weekends from October to April.