Galvė, Trakai Historical National Park
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Lake Galvė is a lake in Trakai, Lithuania. It has 21 islands, and one of them houses Trakai Island Castle. Trakai Peninsula Castle is located on its southern shore. There are ruins of the little Orthodox church in Bažnytėlė Island. Trakai was the capital of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania from 1321-1323 before moving to Vilnius. The lake and most of the other lakes surrounding the castle and city have myths and legends connected to them, of which most contain a tragic love story. ()
Alternative names: Area: 1.39 mi²Maximum depth: 153 ftElevation: 492 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 54°39'37"N, 24°55'48"E
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Trakai Historical National Park
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Galvė – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Trakai Island Castle, Užutrakis Manor, Trakai Kenesa, Trakai Peninsula Castle.
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Which popular attractions are close to Galvė?
Nearby attractions include Užutrakis Manor, Trakai (14 min walk), Trakai Island Castle, Trakai (15 min walk), Trakai Kenesa, Trakai (19 min walk).