For mystery lovers and seekers
For those interested in history, who love mysterious locations, it is a must to come to Trakai. Trakai Castle is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Lithuania. The 300 m wooden bridge leading to the castle, lakes connected by 12 km long canals, galleries, galleries, stained glass windows, murals, secret passageways fascinate even those who are indifferent to history. The castle now houses a history museum, knights' tournaments, various concerts and craft days.
Simple history of the castle
The magnificent Trakai Castle complex built throughout the island became the residence of the dukes of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania (GDL). The Gothic-style castle consisted of a palace built by medieval masters and a donut - a residential tower. These buildings were surrounded by a high, well-constructed, solid defensive wall, beyond which the waters of Lake Galway.
The castle lost its political power when the capital of the GDL was moved from Trakai to Vilnius. However, it remained and for a long time was the favorite residence of the GDL noblemen and their family members in Lithuania. 16th century The castle was transformed into a "prison of nobility" where noble prisoners of war were imprisoned. And in 1962. The restored castle was handed over to the Trakai History Museum.
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