Trakai Island Castle: A Historic Gem Amidst Natural Beauty

TRAKAI, LITHUANIA - JULY 13, 2023: A couple of tourists take a photo near the bridge to the main castle gatehouse on July 13, 2023, in Trakai, Lithuania. Trakai Island Castle is a historic island castle constructed in the 14th century by Vytautas the Great. It holds strategic importance and underwent reconstruction in the 1950s-1960s. Now a major tourist attraction, the castle is part of the Trakai Historical National Park, known for its diverse habitats and rare species. Trakai's history dates back to 4000 BCE, and it was a multicultural city. The park is included in UNESCO's Tentative Lists. (Photo by Artur Widak/NurPhoto via Getty Images)