Kenesa

Quick look.

We stopped for a quick look outside and take a photo. We didn’t go inside. Wasn’t open. Not worth going out the way for but if passing.

Interesting Building

While taking a quick stroll through the town, I passed this building; however, it was closed. The exterior and grounds were of interest and would have loved to have been able to see the interior.

wooden synagogue

This building is one of the few remaining wooden synagogues of the Polish/Lithuanian Commonwealth and was constructed in the 18th century, renovated in 1890 and stil in use today.

Karaime people's sanctuary

The Karaimes are a people speaking the Turkic language who have lived here since the 14th century. They have preserved their traditions and Trakai's main street has many of their typical triple-window...

sadly not open

When I visited, I was told the Kenesa was undergoing renovations and not open to the public. That is a shame, since from the outside it looks an interesting building and would be nice to see house of...