Trakai Historical National Park
Trakai Historical National Park is a national park in Lithuania. It was designated in 1992 to embrace the historic city of Trakai, some 25 kilometers west of Vilnius, and the forests, lakes, and villages in its environs. The Park has Category II in the classification of the IUCN.[1] It is the only historical national park in Europe. [2]
| Trakai Historical National Park | |
|---|---|
IUCN category II (national park) | |
 | |
| Location | Lithuania |
| Nearest city | Trakai |
| Coordinates | 54°38′20″N 24°25′08″E |
| Area | 81.49 km2 (31.46 sq mi) |
| Established | 1992 |
Gallery
The old Trakai Peninsula Castle
Užutrakis Manor, as seen from the lake
Užutrakis Manor garden
The Karaim kenesa
Hot air balloons flight over the national park
External links
References
- Traku Istorinis Nacionalinis Parkas in Lithuania Protected Planet
- "Trakai Historical - National Park". visitlithuania.net. Retrieved 23 November 2019.
- "Trakai Historical National Park". unesco.org. Retrieved 23 November 2019.
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