The Top 18 Castles in Lithuania
A visit to a castle — whether you stumble over one during a hike outdoors or walk your way around the grounds with a guide — is always something special, and you’ve got 18
beautiful castles to choose from in Lithuania. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!
beautiful castles to choose from in Lithuania. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!
Last updated: October 7, 2025
The ascent of Gediminas Tower is definitely worth it. Anyone who comes shortly after 10 clock in the morning, escapes the later crush on the tower platform. The view of Vilnius is magnificent!
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This is the Traken Island Castle: Trakai Castle is a late medieval moated castle in Lithuania. The complex is now one of the most famous sights in Lithuania and is used as a museum.
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Kaunas Castle is the oldest stone castle in Lithuania. It is located in Kaunas at the confluence of Neman and Neris. The castle was first mentioned in 1361. She had …
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Museum, castle and park are very well located and well maintained.
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Built around 1350–1377 by Kęstutis, Duke of Trakai, Trakai Peninsula Castle was an important defensive structure protecting Trakai and Vilnius, capital of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, against attacks of …
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The Lithuanian castle was first mentioned in 1361 and repeatedly destroyed by the Teutonic Order and built by the Lithuanians again and again. Today concerts and music performances are offered.
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The palace was built at the end of the 17th century according to the design of Giovanni Battista Frediani by Kazimieras Jonas Sapiega, the great hetman of Lithuania. It was …
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The whole splendor of the palace only becomes visible from a bird's-eye view. So you should definitely climb the Gediminas mountain.
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Well worth seeing Panemunė Castle, when I visited in 2004 it was more of a ruin.
Very nicely rebuilt.
More information: de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schloss_Panemun%C4%97
Very nicely rebuilt.
More information: de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schloss_Panemun%C4%97
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This residential castle was built by Kryszpin Kirszensztein at the end of the 16th century. It is a Renaissance building that has been constantly remodeled by different owners. The castle …
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