Medininkai Castle, Medieval fortress in Medininkai, Lithuania.
The castle features a rectangular yard of 1.8 hectares surrounded by walls measuring 15 meters in height and 2 meters in thickness.
Built during the first half of the 14th century under Grand Duke Gediminas, the castle received its first written mention as a military installation in 1402.
The castle museum displays archaeological artifacts, brick castle development, weapons from different centuries, and silversmith works from the Grand Duchy of Lithuania.
Visitors can access the observation deck in the main tower, which rises 30 meters high, offering views across the surrounding Medininkai region.
With defensive ditches and walls enclosing 6.5 hectares, this structure stands as the largest enclosure type castle within Lithuania's current borders.
Location: Medininkai
Made from material: brick
Website: https://kvr.kpd.lt/#/static-heritage-detail/DE2D284D-49A3-48D2-B46B-403C27280725/true
GPS coordinates: 54.53963,25.65000
Latest update: September 25, 2025 07:40
Lithuania combines medieval architecture with expansive natural areas and a complex history. The capital Vilnius presents Gediminas Tower, baroque churches such as Saints Peter and Paul Church and the Gate of Dawn, as well as reminders of Soviet occupation including the KGB Bunker Museum and Lukiškės Prison. Trakai Castle, situated on an island in a lake, ranks among the country's most recognized historical structures. Kaunas, the second-largest city, holds the baroque Pažaislis Monastery, the Christ's Resurrection Basilica, and the Ninth Fort, a memorial to Second World War victims. The Baltic Sea coast features the port city of Klaipėda and the Curonian Spit, a narrow land formation with shifting dunes and fishing villages. Inland, several national parks extend across the landscape, including Aukštaitija with its lakes and forests, Žemaitija surrounding Lake Plateliai, and Dzukija in the south. The spa town of Druskininkai is known for its mineral springs, wellness facilities, and Grūtas sculpture park, which exhibits Soviet-era statues. Other sites include the archaeological area of Kernavė, the Hill of Crosses near Šiauliai, the Nemunas Delta, and several castles such as Kaunas, Biržai, Medininkai, Panemunė, and Raudondvaris. The Užupis district in Vilnius draws visitors with its alternative arts scene.
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