TRAKAI CASTLE AND MUSEUM
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This jewel rests peacefully on its small island in the heart of Lac Galvé. A footbridge provides access from the shore. Built in red brick, the castle was erected in various phases from the late 14th century onwards, but the most important expansion took place under Grand Duke Vytautas, who made it his residence (and died here). It was partly destroyed in the 17th century during the invasion of Tsarist Russia, and was not renovated until the 20th century. The complex comprises the Grand Duke's Palace, surrounded by a defensive wall, and a fore-castle, separated from the palace by a deep moat. Some of the castle's rooms house the Trakai Historical Museum (Trakų istorijos muzeijus). The fore-castle is dedicated to exhibitions of handicrafts (glasswork, ivory, pearls...) and objects of importance (seals, hunting trophies...), monetary treasures found in the region, as well as temporary exhibitions. The castle itself presents its history, that of Grand Duke Vytautas, life in Trakai and that of its inhabitants, including the Tatar and Karaites minorities (you can learn more about their origins and see their traditional costumes). You can admire medieval weapons and armor, furniture and the "throne room" where Vytautas received his guests. Every year, the castle grounds host a medieval festival in July and a festival of ancient crafts in mid-August.
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Fortication bien retapée mais l'intérieur est assez pauvre malgré les quelques démonstrations et engins de torture installés
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visite des différentes parties, salles, musées
beaucoup de monde le dimanche