20221002 Trakai Lake Castle
The Trakai Island Castle was built on an island in Lake Galve, near Trakai, Lithuania. The initial construction started in the 13th century and was finished in 1409. Over the next few centuries it was expanded several time and used for various purposes including use as a prison. But it was seriously damaged in the 17th century and abandoned.
Then in the 20th century it was restored over a period of 60 years and is now a major tourist attraction. It is worth a visit.
20221002 Trakai Lake Castle
The Trakai Island Castle was built on an island in Lake Galve, near Trakai, Lithuania. The initial construction started in the 13th century and was finished in 1409. Over the next few centuries it was expanded several time and used for various purposes including use as a prison. But it was seriously damaged in the 17th century and abandoned.
Then in the 20th century it was restored over a period of 60 years and is now a major tourist attraction. It is worth a visit.