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Trakai is the town in Lithuania, located some 10 km to the west from Lentvaris, 120 km north-west of Belarus border. The capital city Vilnius is in 30 km to the east. The population is about 5,600 people in accordance with the 2010 census. Many people visit Trakai to experience its castles and protected areas.

The nearest airport Vilnius Intl (IATA: VNO) is about 30 km away.

The most popular tourist attractions in Trakai

1. Trakai Island Castle
Trakai Island Castle is located in Trakai, Lithuania on an island on the shores of Lake Galvė. The castle is sometimes referred to as " Little Marienburg" The construction of the stone castle was begun in the 14th century by Kęstutis, and around 1409 major works were completed by his son Vytautas the Great, who died in this castle in 1430. Trakai was one of the main centers of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania and the castle held great strategic importance.

2. Trakai Peninsula Castle
Trakai Peninsula Castle is one of the castles in Trakai, Lithuania. It is located on a peninsula between southern Lake Galvė and Lake Luka. Built around 1350–1377 by Kęstutis, Duke of Trakai, it was an important defensive structure protecting Trakai and Vilnius, capital of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, against attacks of the Teutonic Knights. Much of the castle was destroyed in the 17th century. Remaining walls and towers are preserved and protected by the Trakai Historical National Park.

3. Trakai Historical National Park
Trakai Historical National Park is a national park in Lithuania. It was designated in 1992 to embrace the historic city of Trakai, some 25 kilometers west of Vilnius, and the forests, lakes, and villages in its environs. It is the only historical national park in Europe.

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Trakai Island Castle

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Vilnius TV Tower

The Vilnius TV Tower (Lithuanian: Vilniaus televizijos bokštas) is a

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Senieji Trakai Castle

Senieji Trakai Castle was a castle in Senieji Trakai (literally: Old

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Trakai Peninsula Castle

Trakai Peninsula Castle is one of the castles in Trakai, Lithuania. It

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Šilėnai

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IDW Esperanza Resort

starting $197

Crowne Plaza Vilnius

starting $93

Green Vilnius hotel

starting $44

Karolina Park Hotel

starting $44

Urbihop Hotel

starting $75

Hotel Zemaites

starting $46

Argo Trakai

starting $83

Flamingo Rooms

starting $50

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