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Eastern Tower of Trakai Peninsula Castle

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Eastern Tower of Trakai Peninsula Castle

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This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Trakų istorinis nacionalinis parkas

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Location: Vilnius County, Lithuania

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Best Hikes to Eastern Tower of Trakai Peninsula Castle

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1. Varnikai Boardwalk Trail – Trakai Peninsula Castle Ruins loop from Trakai

15.8km

04:03

60m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Karaimų Street (Karaimų Gatvė) – View of Trakai Island Castle loop from Old Town

9.63km

02:29

40m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. View of Trakai Island Castle – Karaimų Street (Karaimų Gatvė) loop from Trakai

6.19km

01:35

30m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Cornelia Fuchs

July 16, 2024

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 the Teutonic Knights.

The castle had seven towers connected by a 10 m (33 ft) high wall. The three largest towers, measuring 15 m × 15 m (49 ft × 49 ft), protected the most vulnerable southwestern flank. A 12–14 m (39–46 ft) wide moat separated the structure from the town. The castle was attacked in 1382 and 1383 (during the civil war of 1381–1384) and in 1390 (during the civil war of 1389–1392). After the 1422 Treaty of Melno, the castle lost its significance as a defensive structure. It is known that Grand Dukes used it as a residence. Sigismund Kęstutaitis was murdered in the castle on 20 March 1440.

In the 16th century the castle was used as a prison. Much of it was destroyed during the Russo-Polish War (1654–1667) and never rebuilt.

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Location: Vilnius County, Lithuania

Eastern Tower of Trakai Peninsula Castle

1. Varnikai Boardwalk Trail – Trakai Peninsula Castle Ruins loop from Trakai

2. Karaimų Street (Karaimų Gatvė) – View of Trakai Island Castle loop from Old Town

3. View of Trakai Island Castle – Karaimų Street (Karaimų Gatvė) loop from Trakai

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