Trakai Castle, a medieval red brick fortress, is located on an island in Lake Galvė in Lithuania. It is one of the country's most iconic tourist destinations. Construction of the stone castle was begun in the 14th century by Grand Duke Kęstutis, and the main works were completed around 1409 by his son, Vytautas the Great. The castle was an important strategic center and the residence of the Grand Dukes of Lithuania. After the Battle of Grunwald in 1410, it lost its defensive importance and becam

Over time, this castle grew to encompass the entire island. https://bit.ly/3nPKLhY Located on a small island in Lake Galvė, just off the coast of Trakai, the Trakai Island Castle was built at the end of the 14th century. After being besieged and damaged by actual knights in 1377, the castle was repaired and expanded, growing to occupy the entire island. Thanks to the video from @travellerinanc on Instagram, we can now get a glimpse of this island architectural wonder! Check out the Trakai Island