Things to do in Trakai

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Trakai Island Castle

Trakai Island Castle is located on an island in Lake Galve. Originally built in the late 14th century, it is a well-known attraction in Lithuania. The castle is built of pink brick and looks beautiful from a distance. While not large, the castle features thick walls, watchtowers, and a moat within its walls. After years of war, the castle was left in ruins. In the 1970s, the relevant authorities decided to rebuild it, and it has since been largely restored to its original appearance. Today, the castle serves as a history museum exhibiting arts and crafts, and its main hall can host concerts.

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Varnikai Nature Trail

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Vilnius Cathedral

Vilnius Cathedral is located on the wide church square at the foot of Gediminas Mountain. It was built in 1387-1388. It was the first Gothic wooden church. After many restorations, it gradually merged with the Gothic style. , Renaissance and Baroque. There are three statues standing on the gable in front of the church, the one holding the cross in the middle is St. Anna, the one on the right is St. Kazimiras, and the one on the left is St. Stanislav. Next to the cathedral is the 52-meter-high bell tower, which is the watchtower of the ancient castle from the 13th to the 17th centuries, and contains 17 clocks. The chapel of St. Casimir is in Baroque style, with frescoes depicting the life of the Lithuanian saint and his silver coffin.

Hill of Angels

Trakai Island and Peninsula Castles Reserve

Trakai Historical National Park

Trakai Historical National Park is an open-air park. The scenery is beautiful. You can admire beautiful sculptures and reliefs, or go for a stroll, making it a great place for locals to relax.

Vilnius TV Tower

Vilnius TV Tower is a landmark in the Karoliniškės microdistrict of Vilnius. Standing 326.5m tall, it is one of the tallest structures in the area and houses the SC Lithuanian Radio and Television Centre. The observation deck of the Vilnius TV Tower is located 165m above the ground, where you will find the Milky Way cafe. From here, visitors can overlook the beautiful scenery of the entire city of Vilnius and its surroundings. It also features a rotating platform that completes a full rotation every 45 minutes.

Trakai History Museum

Trakai Church of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary