Trakai district municipality

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.lt

The 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 other castles were built in the area soon after this one, including the Trakai Peninsula Castle and the Trakai Island Castle. For many years, it has been distinguished from much of the rest of Lithuania in having other ethnic groups such as Karaims, Tatars, Russians and Poles living in the vicinity.

ettlements

Trakai was an area holding great significance in the Grand Duchy of Lithuania. The Trakai region began to decline politically and economically in the 16th century. During the wars with Russia, 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 in Lithuania once again.

The biggest city in the district is Lentvaris, not Trakai, its capital. Other settlements include Paluknys, Trakų Vokė, Dusmenys, and Rūdiškės. It borders the Vilnius city municipality in the east.


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