Galvė, Trakai Historical National Park

Name: Galvė
Address: Trakai Historical National Park, Lithuania

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Nature, Natural attraction, Top attraction, Lake

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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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Galvė – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Trakai Island Castle, Užutrakis Manor, Trakai Kenesa, Trakai Peninsula Castle.

0.6 miS
Gothic architecture, Forts and castles
Trakai Island Castle, Trakai
15 min walk • Trakai Island Castle stands as an emblem of Lithuania's medieval grandeur, nestled on an island in Lake Galvė in the city of Trakai. This Gothic-style fortress, built in the 14th-15th centuries, was once a strategic and imposing power base for the Grand Dukes of...
0.5 miE
Manor house
Užutrakis Manor, Trakai
14 min walk • Nestled amidst the picturesque landscape of Trakai, Lithuania, the Užutrakis Manor stands as a testament to the country's rich cultural heritage and architectural elegance. Overlooking the serene waters of Lake Galvė, this manorial estate was constructed at the end...
0.7 miS
Synagogue
Trakai Kenesa, Trakai
19 min walk • Nestled in the picturesque town of Trakai, Lithuania, the Trakai Kenesa stands as a testament to the rich cultural tapestry of the region. This synagogue, an emblem of the Karaite community's faith and resilience, is a rare architectural gem that draws visitors from...
1 miS
Gothic architecture, Forts and castles
Trakai Peninsula Castle, Trakai
26 min walk • Trakai Peninsula Castle is one of the castles in Trakai, Lithuania. It is located on a peninsula between southern Lake Galvė and Lake Luka.
1.2 miS
Church, Baroque architecture
Church of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Trakai
31 min walk • St. Mary Church in Trakai, Lithuania, is a Roman Catholic church. It was founded by Vytautas the Great in 1409 and constructed in gothic style.

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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).

Galvė, Trakai Historical National Park

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Trakai Historical National Park plan & book

Galvė – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Trakai Island Castle, Trakai

Užutrakis Manor, Trakai

Trakai Kenesa, Trakai

Trakai Peninsula Castle, Trakai

Church of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Trakai

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Which popular attractions are close to Galvė?