Trakai – medieval castle, Karaite culture

Trakai is an amazing, incredibly beautiful and romantic corner of the country with picturesque forests and lakes. The medieval Trakai Castle, which is located on an island in the middle of a lake, is a unique architectural monument. You will plunge into the atmosphere and legends of the Middle Ages, you can feel the spirit of chivalry.

During the tour, familiarization with the town, the Small Town (Karaim). Trakai castles, visit the island medieval castle. You will learn the history of the peninsular castle and the church of the Appearance of the Blessed Virgin Mary. In addition, visiting the city of Trakai, get acquainted with the culture, religion and cuisine of one of the Turkic peoples - the Karaites. It is proposed to wrap in a Karaite tavern (optional), and try kibyns (crescent-shaped cakes with filling) and herbal tincture kraplnik.