1. TOURIST ATTRACTIONS OF OUR REGION Lithuania TRAKAI ISLAND CASTLE

2. Lithuania Trakai Island Castle
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Map of Trakai

3. Trakai is a historically significant town.
Lithuania Trakai Island Castle
TYPE OF SITE
Trakai is a historically significant town.
PHYSICAL AND AESTHETIC FEATURES
Trakai town is located in the west part of Vilnius between the hills, forests and lakes. There are 200 lakes in the region. The deepest lake is Galvė, which has 21 islands.
AREA COVERED
HISTORICAL/SCIENTIFIC/ARTISTIC INFORMATION
497.1 square kilometres. 
This town is  famous for its picturesque landscape and the legendary Trakai Castle.
Trakai is also known for the Karaimes (people speaking the Turkish language), who have lived there since the 14th century and have preserved their traditions.
DATING
It started developing in the 13th century.
It was first mentioned in 1337.

4. Erasmus group near the Trakai Island castle
Lithuania Trakai Island Castle
HIGHLIGHTS
Erasmus group near the Trakai Island castle

5. CONDITION OF PRESERVATION VISITING TIME
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CONDITION OF PRESERVATION
The castle is well preserved.
VISITING TIME
March, April, October
Tuesday- Sunday 10: :00
May- September
Monday- Sunday
10: :00
November- February
Tuesday- Sunday
9: :00
LEGAL OWNERSHIP
It’s a public place, owned by Trakai town authorities.
TICKETS AND BOOKING
Adults-8€
Children, elderly-4 €

6. Trakai island castle ACCESSIBILITY
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Trakai island castle
ACCESSIBILITY
The outside of the castle is accessible for disabled people. You can reach the castle by bus, your own transport or taxi.
FACILITIES
There are plenty of restaurants, where you can taste the traditional Lithuanian meals. There are a lot of boat renting places, shops, hotels.