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The Vilnius Castle Complex ( Lithuanian: Vilniaus pilių kompleksas or Vilniaus pilys) is a group of cultural, and historic structures on the left bank of the Neris River, near its confluence with the Vilnia River, in Vilnius, Lithuania.
The castle is famous for its gothic architecture and its special location – it stands on an island on Lake Galve, one of the deepest lakes in Lithuania. The view of the historic structure is straight out of a fairy tale. You can reach the castle by crossing the long wooden bridge.
Trakai Island Castle ( Lithuanian: Trakų salos pilis; Polish: Zamek w Trokach) is an island castle located in Trakai, Lithuania, on an island in Lake Galvė. The construction of the stone castle was begun in the 14th century by Kęstutis, and around 1409 major works were completed by his son Vytautas the Great, who died in this castle in 1430.
Gediminas' Tower (Lithuanian: Gedimino pilies bokštas) is the remaining part of the Upper Castle on top of the Gediminas Hill in Vilnius, Lithuania. It has a viewing platform that offers scenic views of Vilnius Old Town and Vilnius Central Business District.
Jan 5, 2023 · Nestled amongst a picturesque lake landscape in Central Lithuania, Trakai Island Castle is one of the country’s most popular tourist destinations. The castle, which was constructed in the 14th century, has a long and fascinating history. Here are three key moments from the castle’s past.
The Vilnius Historic Centre began its history on the glacial hills that had been intermittently occupied from the Neolithic period; a wooden castle was built around 1000 AD to fortify Gedimino Hill, at the confluence of the Neris and Vilnia rivers.
Perched on the south-western edge of the Castle Hill, Gediminas Castle Tower is the only remaining tower of the three that once protected Vilnius Upper Castle, and is the only well preserved example of Gothic defence architecture in Lithuania.
