Trakai Island Castle (Lithuanian: Trakų salos pilis) is an island castle located in Trakai, Lithuania, on an island in Lake Galvė. 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.

The castle is famous for its gothic architecture and its special location – it stands on an island on Lake Galve, one of the deepest lakes in Lithuania. The view of the historic structure is straight out of a fairy tale. You can reach the castle by crossing the long wooden bridge.

Since 1962, Trakai History Museum and its permanent exhibition, devoted to the history of the town of Trakai, its castles, and the land of Trakai, has been based at the ducal palace of the Trakai Island Castle.

Jan 5, 2023 · Trakai Island Castle is a gorgeous structure that was once the main residence of the Grand Dukes of Lithuania. Today, it serves as a museum dedicated to Lithuanian history. Visitors can explore the castle’s many chambers, including the Great Hall, the Chapel, and the dungeons.

Visitors get acquainted with the unique history of Trakai, its castles and Trakai region. Additional 16 exhibition halls are located in another section of the fortress, in the so-called casemates – fortifications that protect against shells.

Magnificent Trakai Island Castle is situated in one of the many islands on Lakė Galvė. It is a masterpiece of Lithuanian medieval defensive architecture and the only water castle in Eastern Europe.

Jun 3, 2019 · Trakai Castle is situated in Trakai, about 20 km from Lithuania's capital city Vilnius, so it makes for an excellent day trip. The Trakai Castle Museum is situated in two castles - one on an island in the middle of a lake, and one on the shore.

Senieji Trakai and Naujieji Trakai Peninsula and Island Castles are the main features of the region, and today they reflect not only the material, architectural, but also the spiritual heritage of Lithuania.

One of Lithuania’s most iconic sites, the Trakai Island Castle has witnessed the rise and fall of many a duke, before being reduced to ruins. Carefully rebuilt to its original state, the castle-cum-museum hosts an impressive collection of Medieval artifacts that tell tales of bravery and glory.

Built all the way back in the 14th-15th centuries, the Gothic-style Trakai Castle is one of the most spectacular mediaeval structures of its kind on the continen