Although Lithuania cannot be called the country of castles, there are several attention catching ones that are really worth visiting! The unique Trakai island castle is probably the most famous one delighting many people from all over the world every year in its beautiful buildings, surroundings and museum located inside. Despite the fact that many Lithuanian castles were destroyed by enemies or burned by Lithuanians themselves during the complicated Lithuanian history stages, castles of greatest glory and beauty were reconstructed and remained till nowadays. Find out the ones you would like to visit!
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 Gediminas Castle - built in about 1230 is one of the most famous castles of Lithuania. It's main tower is known as a symbol of Vilnius and Lithuania and is always included into tours around Vilnius city.
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 Kaunas Castle is situated on the banks of rivers Neris and Nemunas. Kaunas Castle is a bit mysterious to archaeologists, as many facts about it remain unknown, but it’s believed, that Kaunas Castle was built in XIV century.
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 The Raudonė castle is one of the main objects that Jurbarkas district is mostly proud of. Located in beautiful surroundings, the castle welcomes everyone looking for a nice shelter to relax.
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 Panemunė castle is located on Nemunas river shore in surroundings of hilly relief and old park. It is one of the most visited sghts in Jurbarkas district.
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 Verkiai Palace is a beloved sightseeing place in Vilnius. This is a marvelous building of classicism style inside which history is still alive. In addition, this is an unparalleled location for romantics and those who just want to hide from city rush.
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 Tuskulėnai Manor ant the Quiet park is an outstanding historical and architectural monument located on Neris river shore near Vilnius city center. Visitors here can get acquainted with newly renovated Manor buildings or tough Soviet times reminding Memorial complex.
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 Klaipėda castle is an implemented vision of some enthusiasts in Klaipėda. The old castle was seuccesfully returned into nice museum full of interesting exhibits and past atmosphere.
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 Trakai Island Castle is the only castle in Eastern Europe surrounded by water on all four sides, also referred to as the ‘Little Marienburg.
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 Medininkai castle is an outstanding monument of Lithuanian history. The castle is not explored yet thus it has many unrevealed secrets that atract hundreds of visitors.
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 Biržai castle is a renaissance building which is the only one left bastion fort in Lithuania. What is more, it stands on the oldest Lithuanian pond known as Širvėnos lake. In the castle there is also a history museum established.
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