Castle · Trakai, Lithuania
Trakai Island Castle
Trakai Island Castle (Lithuanian: Trakų salos pilis, Polish: Zamek w Trokach) is an island castle located in Trakai, Lithuania, on an island in Lake Galvė.
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Landmark facts
| Location | Trakai, Lithuania |
|---|---|
| Type | Castle |
| Coordinates | 54.6525° N, 24.9331° E |
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What Trakai Island Castle is known for
Trakai Island Castle (Lithuanian: Trakų salos pilis, Polish: Zamek w Trokach) is an island castle located in Trakai, Lithuania, on an island in Lake Galvė.
About Trakai Island Castle
Trakai Island Castle (Lithuanian: Trakų salos pilis, Polish: Zamek w Trokach) 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. Trakai was one of the main centers of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania and the castle held great strategic importance.
History
Trakai Island Castle was built in several phases. During the first phase, in the second half of the 14th century, the castle was constructed on the largest of three lake islands by the order of Grand Duke Kęstutis. The construction of Trakai Island Castle was related to the expansion and strengthening of the Trakai Peninsula Castle.
How to get there
| Nearest town | Trakai |
|---|---|
| Nearest airport | Vilnius International Airport (VNO) |
| Distance from the airport | 13.9 miles (straight line) |
Nearest major airport by straight-line distance from the landmark’s coordinates; road distance will be longer.
Airports near this landmark
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- Vilnius International Airport (VNO) · Vilnius, Lithuania · 14.2 miles away
- Kaunas International Airport (KUN) · Kaunas, Lithuania · 40.0 miles away
- Minsk National Airport (MSQ) · Minsk, Belarus · 136.0 miles away
Landmarks nearby
The closest landmarks in this library, by straight-line distance.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Trakai Island Castle?
Trakai Island Castle (Lithuanian: Trakų salos pilis, Polish: Zamek w Trokach) is an island castle located in Trakai, Lithuania, on an island in Lake Galvė.
Where is Trakai Island Castle located?
Trakai Island Castle is in Trakai, Lithuania. Its coordinates are 54.6525° N, 24.9331° E.
How do I get to Trakai Island Castle?
The nearest town is Trakai, and the nearest airport is Vilnius International Airport (VNO), about 13.9 miles away (straight line).
What is the history of Trakai Island Castle?
Trakai Island Castle was built in several phases. During the first phase, in the second half of the 14th century, the castle was constructed on the largest of three lake islands by the order of Grand Duke Kęstutis.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trakai_Island_Castle — Wikipedia article — overview, history and core facts (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1482013 — Wikidata — built year, architect, height/size, visitors, official website (CC0).
- https://github.com/jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports — Nearest major airport computed from landmark and airport coordinates (haversine); airport list: jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports.
Page last updated 13 November 2026.