Trakai - information about the city
Trakai ( Trakai (see names section for alternate and historic names) is a historic city and lake resort in Lithuania. It lies 28 km west of Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania. Because of its proximity to Vilnius, Trakai is a popular tourist destination. Trakai is the administrative centre of Trakai district municipality. The town covers 11.52 km of area and, according to 2007 estimates, is inhabited by 5,357 people. A notable feature of Trakai is that the town was built and preserved by people of different nationalities. Historically, communities of Karaims, Tatars, Lithuanians, Russians, Jews and Poles lived here.
Trakai - tourist attractions
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Trakai Island Castle | Trakai Island Castle (Trakų salos pilis) is an island castle located in Trakai, Lithuania on an island in 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... |
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Relevant data
Geographical coordinates:
54.6333, 24.9333
Approximate population: 5,357
Approximate population: 5,357
The oldest constructions
- Trakai Island Castle (1409 - ?, ?)