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Vilnius Old Town
One of the largest surviving medieval old towns in Northern Europe, a UNESCO labyrinth of baroque churches, cobblestone streets, and hidden courtyards.
23 km · about 25 min drive
Vilnius, Lithuania · Europe
Trakai works well as a base: 10 minutes from Senieji Trakai, 28km from Kernavė Archaeological Site.
Trakai is a town located in Vilnius, Lithuania. With a population of 5,530, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Trakai sits in Lithuania, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Vilnius time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Trakai to your route.
Trakai (; Polish: Troki Polish: [ˈtrɔki]; see names section for alternative and historic names) is a city and lake resort in Lithuania. It lies 28 kilometres (17 miles) west of Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania or just 7 kilometres (4 miles) from the administrative limits of the Lithuanian capital city. Because of itsRead more
proximity to Vilnius, Trakai is a popular tourist destination. Trakai is the administrative centre of Trakai district municipality. The city is inhabited by 5,357 people, according to 2007 estimates. A notable feature of Trakai is that the city was built and preserved by people of different nationalities. Historically, communities of Karaims, Tatars, Lithuanians, Russians, Jews and Poles lived here. Trakai was the medieval capital city of Lithuania.
Historically, the Trakai Island Castle, whose construction was finished by Grand Duke Vytautas, served as a residence of the Grand Dukes of Lithuania.
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Trakai is located in Vilnius, Lithuania, Europe. The coordinates are 54.6378 latitude, 24.9343 longitude.
Trakai has a population of approximately 5,530 people, making it a town in Lithuania.
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One of the largest surviving medieval old towns in Northern Europe, a UNESCO labyrinth of baroque churches, cobblestone streets, and hidden courtyards.
23 km · about 25 min drive
cathedral
Neoclassical cathedral with a free-standing bell tower on Cathedral Square, the ceremonial centre of Lithuanian religious and civic life.
23 km · about 25 min drive
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The remaining tower of Vilnius Upper Castle perched on a hilltop, an iconic symbol of Lithuania offering sweeping views over the baroque old town.
24 km · about 25 min drive
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A bohemian self-declared republic within Vilnius, a quirky artistic neighborhood with its own constitution, president, and annual independence day.
24 km · about 25 min drive
ancient ruins
UNESCO-listed complex of five medieval hillforts above the Neris valley, Lithuania's first capital, with a car park and museum.
28 km · about 35 min drive
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