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New Trakai is one of Lithuania’s loveliest towns. It stretches out along a narrow peninsula between lakes, and it is a frequent destination for Vilnius residents, and visitors from abroad
The largest lakes, such as Galvė, Skaistis, Bernardinai, and Totoriškės are connected together. Lake salmon breed in Lake Akmena
The Trakai Historical National Park was included in the preliminary UNESCO World Heritage List in 2003. Trakai was Lithuania’s second capital in Middle Ages. Its time of glory began under Grand Duke Vytautas the Great, who strengthened the Peninsula Castle, and built the most famous monument of Lithuania’s ancient history – the Island Castle
All photos are copyrighted by Vladislav B. Sotirovic
© Vladislav B. Sotirovic 2019
