| The Trakai island Castle in Lithuania. This is the same castle as in 271863 product, but by purchasing this one you won't get any textures and the scene itself like in 271863. Some history about the castle:
Trakai, the ancient capital of Lithuania, is 30 km from Vilnius. The unique landscape of Trakai, 'the town of lakes' as it often called, is comprised of numerous picturesque lakes and hills. The main landmark of Tarkai is the famous insular Trakai Castle.
In the 14th century, on the shore of the Lake Galve the first castle was erected and the construction of the second had been started. The insular castle was within the firing range from the first one. Grand Duke Vytautas finished the construction and turned the castle into an unassailable fortress which has never been conquered by the enemies. When the capital was moved to Vilnius, Trakai lost its leading role in the political life of the country but retained its importance as the residence of the Dukes and a significant administrative, political and economical center of Lithuania. At this time both the town and the castle prospered. Luxurious feasts were held for the foreign ambassadors and important guests from all over Europe. By the end of 16th century, the town had gradually lost its former political importance. It was finally outgrown by Vilnius. Remoteness from the main trade routes led to an economical decline. Soon the town became a kind of a place of exile for disagreeable noblemen and the castle turned into a political prison. Pumper | 
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