1. Lithuanian castles
Trakai Island Castle

2. About the Castle
Trakai Island Castle 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 Trakai was one of the main centres of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania and the castle held great strategic importance.

3. Trakai Island Castle in ruins (1877) The major portion of the reconstruction was finished in The castle was reconstructed in a 15th century style

4. Inner yard of castle. On the right - the Ducal Palace and its donjon

5. The inner yard of the palace and its wooden stair galleries

6. The bridge to the main castle gatehouse

7. Trakai Island Castle at night

11. The End 