Trakai Island Castle | Lake Galve - a photo on Flickriver

            Trakai Island Castle construction began in the 14th century by the Grand Duke Kęstutis. In 1409 major works were completed by his son Vytautas the Great, who died in this castle in 1430. Trakai was one of the main centers of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania and the castle held great strategic importance. The Small, or Island Castle was a part of the general Trakai and Vilnius defensive ensemble and was the seat of Grand Duke Kęstutis where he kept his treasury. 
The Castle ensemble covers approximately 2.15 ha on the island and can be seen clearly from the northern shore of Lake Galvė. The castle is joined to the town at the southern extremity of the island by two bridges. Three islands were used for constructing the castle and 1.6-1.7 m of soil was filled in between them. Research has shown that when the castle was being built the water level was 1.6-1.8 m. higher than it is today.
   

Taken on: January 1, 2020

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