- Trakai district municipality
Infobox Settlement
official_name = Trakai district municipality
native_name=Trakų rajono savivaldybė
map_caption = Location of Trakai district municipality
image_shield = Trakai district COA.gif
subdivision_type = Country
subdivision_name = LTU
subdivision_type1=Ethnographic region
subdivision_name1=Dzūkija
subdivision_type2=County
subdivision_name2=Vilnius County
seat_type=Capital
seat=Švenčionys
parts_type=Elderships
p1=Autolink|Aukštadvaris
p2=Autolink|Grendavė
p3=Autolink|Lentvaris
p4=Autolink|Onuškis
p5=Autolink|Paluknys
p6=Autolink|Rūdiškės
p7=Autolink|Senieji Trakai
p8=Autolink|Trakai
established_title=
established_date =
established_date2 =
population_total = 37,400
population_as_of = 2001
area_total_km2 = 1208
timezone=EET
utc_offset=+2
timezone_DST=EEST
utc_offset_DST=+3
website=http://www.trakai.ltThe Trakai district municipality is one of 60 municipalities in
Lithuania .History
The Trakai district became significant early in its history due to the
Old Trakai Castle built by the Grand Duke Gediminas in the 13th century. Many othercastle s were built in the area soon after this one, including theTrakai Peninsula Castle and theTrakai Island Castle . For many years, it has been distinguished from much of the rest ofLithuania in having other ethnic groups such asKaraims ,Tatars ,Russians andPoles living in the vicinity.ettlements
Trakai was an area holding great significance in theGrand Duchy of Lithuania . The Trakai region began to decline politically and economically in the 16th century. During the wars withRussia , Trakai was continually attacked and razed. It has been rebuilt and many celebrations are held there annually once again. The city is often portrayed on Lithuanian stamps because of its beauty and illustrious history. It has become an important district inLithuania once again.The biggest city in the district is
Lentvaris , notTrakai , its capital. Other settlements includePaluknys ,Trakų Vokė ,Dusmenys , andRūdiškės . It borders theVilnius city municipality in the east.
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