Trakai, the ancient capital of Lithuania . Today it is a quiet town in the lakeside area, famous for its 15th century castle that houses an art collection and illustrates the life of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania. Trakai is located about 30 kilometers away from Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania, and is a place that seems to have come straight out of the world of fairy tales.Nestled on numerous islands that emerge from the waters of several lakes, thanks to its picturesque landscapes and illustrious historical past, Trakai has now become one of the most popular tourist destinations in Lithuania and competes with "rivals" Riga and Tallinn as the most visited place in the Baltic countries.
