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Stand Nr.: H16
Country:  Lithuania

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location_on Karaimų str. 41, Trakai, Lithuania
link www.trakai-visit.lt
email trakaitic@trakai.lt
phone +370 60738325
person Laima Balčytienė

It’s one of the world’s most magnificent castles. Occupying one of more than 20 small islands in the middle of Lake Galvė, it rests regally while sailboats and swans glide over the glassy water. On a warm summer day, there is no better way to experience that storybook setting than on a romantic sail on the lake. This is Trakai we know. Moreover, historical capital of ancient Lithuania fascinates with its wooden architecture, medieval castles, magnificent scenery and at the same time – a modern face of the town. Trakai is a well-preserved historical village with more than 5 000 residents, and one of the biggest tourist attractions in the country with a million visitors each year. Trakai cannot be imagined without the residencies of Lithuanian Grand Dukes living earlier in the Island and Peninsular Castles, Karaim ethnography as well as sacred exhibitions. The pride of Lithuania, Trakai is the only castle in all Eastern Europe, situated in the island. At the end of the 14th-15th century Trakai castle was a summer residence of the Grand Dukes of Lithuania. The medieval character of Trakai is used by numerous knights’ clubs that regularly organize their tournaments. The staging of ancient battles adds more effect to the Trakai castle.

1 Tourism organization/department/association

4 Incoming

12 Accomodation

13 Catering

16 T I C

18 Culture tourism/museum/theater