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- Why they are important to protect

TRAKAI CASTLE

Presented By :Benas Rasikas

Trakai Island Castle is one of the most famous historical landmarks in Lithuania. It is located on an island in Lake Galvė and was built in the 14th century by Grand Duke Vytautas. The castle served as a defensive fortress and a residence for Lithuanian rulers.

Today, it is fully restored and functions as a museum, attracting many visitors with its impressive architecture, scenic surroundings, and rich medieval history.

In the early 15th century, Grand Duke Vytautas built the stone castle. It became an important political and military center of Lithuania. Later, in the 16th and 17th centuries, it lost its military importance and fell into ruins.

Restoration work started in the 20th century. Today, the castle is fully restored and serves as a museum and tourist attraction.

Visitors can see exhibitions of weapons, armor, artwork, and historical artifacts. The museum also hosts cultural events, concerts, and educational programs. It is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Lithuania.

Kryžių kalnas - HILL OF CROSSES

By-Evelina Baltusyte

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Kryžių Kalnas is one of Lithuania’s most iconic spiritual and cultural landmarks. It is known worldwide as a striking symbol of faith, resilience, and national identity.

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Gediminas castle

By Smiltė Kušleikaitė

Gediminas Castle is a historic, red-brick tower situated on a large hill in the center of Vilnius, Lithuania, serving as an iconic symbol and a museum overlooking the city.

Gediminas Castle is located in Vilnius,Lithuania. Specifically, it sits atop Gediminas Hill, overlooking the city's Old Town and the confluence of the Neris and Vilnia rivers.

History

Gediminas Castle's history starts with the Legend of the Iron Wolf in the 14th century, which prompted Grand Duke Gediminas to build Vilnius as his capital. The site became a powerful brick fortress that defended against the Teutonic Knights. Although most of the castle fell into disrepair, the remaining Gediminas Tower endures as Lithuania's primary national symbol of its history and independence. 

At Gediminas Castle, you can see panoramic views of Vilnius from the tower and hill, explore the museum inside the tower, and walk around the grounds to see the remains of the old fortifications. 

Protecting Gediminas Castle is vital because it is the irreplaceable national symbol of Lithuanian history, identity, and resilience.

 Castle of Kaunas

                                         Amelija Lazutkaitė

Kaunas castle is one of the oldest brick castles in Lithuania, located at the meeting pint of two major rivers:

The Nemunas and the Neris.