Trakai is a town and lake resort in Lithuania.

The first settlements started developing in 13 th century as the centre of Grand Duchy of Lithuania. When Grand Duke Gediminas finally settled in Vilnius, Senieji Trakai was inherited by his son the Duke Kęstutis.

In 1409 the town was granted with Magdeburg Rights. The distinctive feature of Trakai is that the town was built and inhabited by people of different nationalities: Karaims, Tatars, Poles, Lithuanians, Jews and Russians.

Trakai is surrounded by Lukos, Totoriškių, Galvės, Akmenos, Gilušio lakes. There is a number of architectural, cultural and historical monuments in Trakai.

The island castle was rebuilt in the second half of the XX century. A history museum is situated in the castle.

In summer, the island castle is a famous venue for different festivals and concerts.