Castles and Knights: Old Lithuania for Kids, 8 of 9: Medininkai Castle



Medininkai Castle is the largest castle by area in present-day Lithuania, built in the early 1300s about 32 km from central Vilnius. Four towers and 15-meter walls enclose a 1.85-hectare courtyard, ringed by a double ditch.
The five-story keep holds the Trakai History Museum's permanent exhibition, with an observation deck on top. The courtyard hosts festivals, the yearly Medininkai Castle Games and educational sessions for children.