Things to Do in Trakai

There are 2 attractions in Trakai. Trakai Island Castle, medieval island castle and lithuanian historical landmark, is the most popular.

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Trakai Island Castle

Medieval island castle and Lithuanian historical landmark

Castle

2

Vilnius Historic Centre

Historic medieval-renaissance city center with cobbled streets

Historical Site

3

Gediminas's Tower

Remaining tower of Vilnius Upper Castle with city views

Castle

4

Kernavė

Archaeological reserve of medieval mounds and settlements

Castle

5

Vilnius Cathedral

Neoclassical cathedral and Lithuania's principal Roman Catholic church

Church

6

Trakai Historical National Park

Historic lakeside park with island castle ruins

National Park

7

Gate of Dawn

Historic city gate housing a revered Madonna icon

Building

8

Church of St. Anne, Vilnius

Iconic Gothic brick church in Vilnius' Old Town

Religious Site

9

Presidential Palace, Vilnius

Official Lithuanian presidential residence in central Vilnius

Palace

10

Cathedral Square

Central square in Vilnius with cathedral and bell tower

Plaza

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Church of St. Peter and St. Paul, Vilnius

Baroque Vilnius church notable for elaborate frescoes

Religious Site

12

Vilnius TV Tower

Tall Vilnius tower with observation platform and restaurant

Tower

13

Three Crosses

Hilltop monument commemorating Lithuanian resistance and history

Monument

14

National Museum of Lithuania

Lithuania's national museum of history and culture

Museum

15

Vilnius Castle Complex

Historic castle complex featuring Gediminas Tower

Castle

16

Galvė

Lake in Trakai containing the medieval island castle

Lake

17

Palace of the Grand Dukes of Lithuania

Reconstructed Vilnius palace and national history museum

Palace

18

Cathedral of the Theotokos, Vilnius

Main Orthodox cathedral in Vilnius, historic neoclassical building

Church

19

Choral Synagogue (Vilnius)

Historic synagogue in Vilnius with Moorish revival design

Synagogue

20

Lithuanian National Opera and Ballet Theatre

National opera and ballet house in Vilnius

Theater

21

Cathedral of St. Ignatius of Loyola, Vilnius

Baroque church in Vilnius dedicated to Saint Ignatius

Church

22

Church of St. Casimir, Vilnius

Baroque church in Vilnius associated with Lithuanian saint

Religious Site

23

Church of St. Johns, Vilnius

Historic university church in Vilnius with Gothic features

Religious Site

24

House of the Signatories

Historic house in Vilnius where independence was signed

Museum

25

Museum of Occupations and Freedom Fights

Vilnius museum documenting Soviet occupation and resistance

Museum

26

Radvila Palace

Baroque palace in Vilnius, former noble residence

Palace

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Trakai Peninsula Castle

Gothic castle on Trakai peninsula beside Lake Galve

Castle

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Slushko Palace

Baroque palace in Vilnius, historic aristocratic residence

Building

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Vilnius Town Hall Square

Historic central square in Vilnius with neoclassical town hall

Plaza

30

Basilica of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Trakai

Neo-Gothic basilica on Trakai island, lakeside setting

Church

31

Verkiai Palace

Neoclassical palace and park on Vilnius outskirts

Palace

32

Elektrėnai Reservoir

Artificial reservoir near Elektrėnai, Lithuania

Lake

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Kernavė Archaeological Site (Cultural Reserve of Kernavė)

Medieval hillfort complex and ancient settlement remains

Historical Site