About this experience
They say: who has been to Lithuania and has not been to Trakai, has not been to Lithuania! The small Lithuanian town of Trakai attracts tourists from all over the world for a reason. Here, on a tiny island in Lake Galve, is the famous Gothic castle of the 14th century - the only one in all of Europe. And the town literally stands on water - lakes surround it from all sides. In total, there are about two hundred lakes here. I will introduce you to the architectural monuments of these places, as well as to the culture and traditions of the unique Karaim people, who have been living in Trakai since the 14th century.
Trakai, one of the oldest capitals of Lithuania, is the most impregnable fortress in Eastern Europe and was the residence of the great Lithuanian dukes for a long time, now it houses the Trakai Historical Museum.
What to expect
During the tour, I will tell you:
- the history of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, the successor of which is Lithuania;
- the history of the migration of Karaims from Crimea to Trakai, whose descendants continue to live here today;
- about the emergence of this unique ethno-religious group;
- features of the Karaim faith - Karaism;
- traditions of modern Karaims;
- features of Karaim cuisine.
Route
- During the comprehensive tour of the castle, you will visit the museum. The exhibition covers the period from the 14th century to the middle of the 20th history of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania. The exhibition features authentic furniture, tableware, glass and bone items, prints, hunting trophies, and archaeological finds.
- The city's separate pride is the National Historic and Cultural Park of Trakai, with a total area of 8,200 hectares. The park houses two reserves and ten cultural, landscape and natural landmarks, as well as around 50 ancient buildings, many archaeological and architectural monuments. The 15th-century Vitautas church, Karaim wooden church.
Organizational details
- Transportation is included in the cost of the tour. The journey takes no more than 40 minutes.
- Museum entrance tickets are paid separately:
— From April to September: €12 for adults, €6 for students, schoolchildren, pensioners
— From January to March and from October to December: €8 for adults, €4 for students, schoolchildren, pensioners - Museum working hours:
March, April, October:
Tuesday-Sunday - 10:00-18:00
Monday - closed
May - September:
Monday - Sunday - 10:00-19:00
November - February:
Tuesday - Sunday - 9:00-17:00
Monday - closed
