Trakai Historical National Park, National park with castles near Vilnius, Lithuania
The national park contains 32 lakes, including Lake Galvė with 21 islands, along with dense forests and protected wetland areas.
The Trakai Island Castle, built in the 14th century, served as a crucial residence for the Grand Dukes of Lithuania within this protected area.
The park preserves the heritage of the Karaim people, who arrived in the 14th century and maintain their traditions through local cuisine and customs.
Visitors can explore the park through designated hiking trails, participate in water activities on the lakes, or take guided tours of historical structures.
The park stands as Europe's only historical national park, combining medieval architecture with natural landscapes across 81 square kilometers.
Location: Trakai District Municipality
Inception: 1992
Website: https://tinp.lt/index.html
GPS coordinates: 54.63900,24.93610
Latest update: September 25, 2025 07:40
Trakai Island Castle
1.5 km
Pałac Tyszkiewiczów w Landwarowie
7 km
Užutrakis Manor
2.3 km
Trakai Peninsula Castle
813 m
Trakai Kenesa
1 km
Senieji Trakai Castle
4.9 km
The Mother of God of Trakai
606 m
Church of the Visitation, Trakai
448 m
Kariotiškių sąvartynas
8.7 km
Church of the Annunciation, Lentvaris
7.2 km
Viktoras Bergas oak
8.4 km
Church of the Holy Trinity, Rykantai
9 km
Užutrakis
3.4 km
Varnikai Botanical-Zoological Preserve
2.6 km
Senųjų Trakų Viešpaties Apreiškimo vienuolynas
4.9 km
Orthodox church in Trakai
253 m
Church of the Annunciation, Senieji Trakai
4.8 km
Bražuolė hillfort
5.4 km
Moluvėnai Kenesa
8.1 km
Daugirdiškės manor
11.9 km
Varnikai Holocaust memorial
2.1 km
Lentvaris Račkūnai chapel
6.8 km
Varnikai hillfort
1.4 km
Krakovskio akmuo
5.8 km
Old Believers Church in Daniliškės
9.2 km
Sausių pilkapynas
8.7 km
Laičių akmenys
12.1 km
Staw Klasztorny
10.2 kmReviews
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