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Kranto g.5b, Trakai, 21105, Lithuania
Kybyn
Trakai and Galve lake
Trakai, old Karai whith the Karaim community house
Peninsula Castle
I was expecting only to visit the castle, but I couldn't resist to swim in this wonderful place.
When I was going out from the islet, near the bridge, I was well surprised by an old man renting a small boat to row. So, I decided to row. By the first time in my life, I decided to row.
Walking around the Trakai castle I saw some information symbols which were not always easy to understand. They were explained in both Lithuanian and English on the map put at the entrance to the castle - enlarge my picture, please.
Almost all items displayed in the castle exposition were explained in the two languages: Lithuanian and English. At some places add explanations in Polish and Russian but forget about other languages. Well, there was limited choice of guides and travel books in German and French available in castle bookstore.
Kinesa - Karaims, a minority religious group, worships here. The origin of the minority group seems to open to different interpretations, so I recommend viewers of this tip to open "Karaims in Trakai in Lithuania" site.
Direction: go on the main road 2-3 minutes from Trakai castle toward the city center. on your right side: Address: Karaimu 30.
I was walking around Trakai, both at very touristy area close to the castle and in off the beaten path areas... And there were very few benches to sit down and relax. Maybe it's temporary custom... Trakai seems to change fast recently. Or maybe the owners of a few restaurants by Galve Lake wanted to "trap" the visitors with their benches and tables. Not that bad option, by the way... if you find a place there at lunch time...
I saw these funny figures of Lithuanian nurses sold in local gift store, located at the southern bank of Gatve Lake, just north of the entrance to the wooden bridge leading to the castle on the island. Map here.
I was told that, most of Lithuanian nurses will immigrate to western Europe soon. Their salaries were very low in Lithuania. Lithuanian public health service was still... Soviet in style in 2004: state-owned and under-paid, mostly poorly equipped with very, very low salaries of medical staff. Hmm... like mostly in my country Poland where 70% of young doctors think over immigration.
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Q: Trakai from Vilnius "Does visiting Trakai require a full day or just a half day? I plan to go there from Vilnius and back. What is the best time..."
A: "hi Visiting Trakai half day is enough if you just want to see the castle. It's better done in the first half of the day. Just check the castle opening time and bus..."
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