Trakai Historical National Park

Trakai Historical National Park
Trakų istorinis nacionalinis parkas
Trakai Island Castle
Trakai Historical National Park
LocationLithuania
Nearest cityTrakai
Coordinates54°38′20″N 24°25′08″E / 54.639°N 24.419°E / 54.639; 24.419
Area81.49 km2 (31.46 sq mi)
Established1992

Trakai Historical National Park (Lithuanian: Trakų istorinis nacionalinis parkas) 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. It is a Category II park in the IUCN classification. It is the only historical national park in Europe.

The park is included in UNESCO's Tentative Lists.

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