Trakai Island Castle Museum

The ancient Trakai Castle is a landmark in Lithuania. It used to be the old capital of Lithuania and the only castle built on the island in Eastern European countries. It is one of the most popular attractions in Lithuania.

Lithuania’s Internet celebrity attraction is characterized by the castle in the middle of the lake. At that time, the Grand Duke of Lithuania was also a hegemon of the three Baltic countries. Living here was also relatively low-key. There were no towering houses. Perhaps it was due to the architectural restrictions at that time.

A must-see in Lithuania, there are so many castles in Europe...but Trakai is still worth seeing. The first is the unique environment, surrounded by water on three sides, like an independent island standing quietly on the lake. The castle is well protected. Although historical marks can be seen on the wall, it is still very good overall. The inner city is now The museum displays fine works of Lithuania from various periods. Of course, the most interesting thing is the medieval prison car displayed on the castle square, and I experienced the feeling of "paradise". One day may not be enough if the whole castle is serious about it, but the time relationship has no choice but to say goodbye. The setting sun sets, the lake and the sunset reflect the beautiful scenery

Very unique castle in the middle of the lake The castle is made of pink bricks and is very beautiful from a distance. Recommend to stay here for one night, this town can kill any Russian Golden Ring town in seconds.

Trakai Castle is one of the must-visit attractions in Lithuania. It is located 30 kilometers away from the capital Vilnius. The castle is surrounded by water on three sides. The orange-red castle stands out in the blue water and blue sky. The conical spire of the castle maintains the medieval knights. In the style of the castle, there is also the Lithuanian History Museum inside. The rich exhibits show the glorious past of Lithuania, which is worth a visit.

There are a lot of buses from Vilnius to TRAKAI in the morning. We took the bus at 8:20, but less after 10:00. There will be a trip at 11:10 in the morning, and then it will not start until 2:10. There is a timetable at the bus stop. The bus travels for 40 minutes and the fare is less than 2 euros per person. After getting off the bus, it takes more than half an hour to walk, about 2 kilometers. It is said that there is also a small road by the lake and the scenery is good. There is a square near the castle, and then you see a beautiful lake. There are many cruise ships parked by the lake, including large cruise ships with tall poles and colorful pedal boats. There are souvenir shops, bars, and coffee shops around. INFOR office has a lot of information, WI-FI, and Internet access. Half a euro can go to the toilet they use, and there is a receipt. The reflection of the castle and the boat in the lake is very beautiful. There are two small wooden bridges to enter the castle, which is the best place to take pictures. The castle opens at ten o'clock, we have to wait for it to go early. Entering the castle, you can follow the wooden stairs to enter the second and third floors. There are some pictures and weapons and supplies from the past. The castle is very old, with brick-red buildings, wooden stairs, iron window frames, etc., it seems to have a sense of vicissitudes, recording history, culture and feelings of generations. In order to catch the bus back to Vilnius at 11:10, we could not walk along the lake shore and hurried back to the bus station. This attraction is worth visiting.