Trakai Island Castle (Lithuanian: Trakų salos pilis) is an island castle located in Trakai, Lithuania on an island in Lake Galvė. The castle is sometimes referred to as "Little Marienburg". 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 centres of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania and the castle held great strategic importance.
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| Date of Issue: September 7, 2013 - Red Book of Lithuania |
Thank you, Vaida (Wai2le) !
Received on: February 14, 2014
Travel time: 20 days
Distance: 378 km (235 miles)
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