Trakai Peninsula Castle, Trakai

Name: Trakai Peninsula Castle
Address: Trakai, Lithuania

#4 among attractions in Trakai

Gothic architecture, Forts and castles

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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. ()

Local name: Trakų pusiasalio pilis Coordinates: 54°38'47"N, 24°56'13"E

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Trakai Peninsula Castle – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

0.4 miN
Gothic architecture, Forts and castles
Trakai Island Castle, Trakai
11 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...
0.9 miN
Manor house
Užutrakis Manor, Trakai
25 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...
~1700 ftNW
Synagogue
Trakai Kenesa, Trakai
9 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 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Galvė, Trakai Historical National Park
26 min walk • 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.
~1380 ftS
Church, Baroque architecture
Church of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Trakai
7 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.
0.4 miS
Church
Trakų Švč. Dievo Motinos Gimimo cerkvė, Trakai
11 min walk • The church of the Nativity of the Holy Mother of God - Orthodox church in Troki, built in 1863. The seat of the parish in the Vilnius deanery of the District Eparchy of the Vilnius and Lithuanian Russian Orthodox Church.

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Which popular attractions are close to Trakai Peninsula Castle?

Nearby attractions include Church of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Trakai (7 min walk), Trakai Kenesa, Trakai (9 min walk), Trakų Švč. Dievo Motinos Gimimo cerkvė, Trakai (11 min walk), Trakai Island Castle, Trakai (11 min walk).

Trakai Peninsula Castle, Trakai

Facts and practical information

Trakai Peninsula Castle – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Trakai Island Castle, Trakai

Užutrakis Manor, Trakai

Trakai Kenesa, Trakai

Galvė, Trakai Historical National Park

Church of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Trakai

Trakų Švč. Dievo Motinos Gimimo cerkvė, Trakai

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Trakai Peninsula Castle?