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.
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.
Trakai District Municipality