S. Shapshal Museum Of The Karaim Nation
S. Shapshal Museum Of The Karaim Nation is a museum in Trakų sen., Trakai, Vilnius County which is located on Karaimų g.. S. Shapshal Museum Of The Karaim Nation is situated nearby to Karaims street, as well as near the synagogue Karaim House of Worship - Knesset.- Opening hours: Wednesday—Sunday 10:00 AM—6:00 PM
- Type: Museum
- Also known as: “S. Šapšalo karaimų tautos muziejus”
- Address: Karaimų g. 22, Trakai, 21104
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Karaim House of Worship - Knesset and Trakai Peninsula Castle.
Karaim House of Worship - Knesset
Synagogue
Photo: Wojsyl, CC BY-SA 3.0.
The Trakai Kenesa is a former Karaite Jewish congregation and synagogue, or kenesa, located at 30 Karaimų Street, in Trakai, in the Vilnius County of Lithuania.
Trakai Peninsula Castle
Photo: Wikimedia, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Trakai Peninsula Castle is one of the castles in Trakai, Lithuania. It is located on a peninsula between southern Lake Galvė and Lake Luka. Built around 1350–1377 by Kęstutis, Duke of Trakai, it was an important defensive structure protecting Trakai and Vilnius, capital of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, against attacks of the Teutonic Knights. Trakai Peninsula Castle is situated 270 metres east of S. Shapshal Museum Of The Karaim Nation.
Trakai Basilica of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Church
Photo: Juliux, CC BY-SA 4.0.
The Basilica of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Trakai, Lithuania, is a Roman Catholic church. It was founded by Vytautas the Great in 1409 and constructed in the gothic style. Trakai Basilica of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary is situated 490 metres south of S. Shapshal Museum Of The Karaim Nation.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Old Town and Varnikai.
Varnikai
Village
Photo: Anaiptol, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Varnikai is a small village located in the Trakai District Municipality in Lithuania. The population is 75 inhabitants according to the 2011 census.
Užutrakis
Village
Photo: Karmen media, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Užutrakis is a village, which is situated 2½ km north of S. Shapshal Museum Of The Karaim Nation.
S. Shapshal Museum Of The Karaim Nation
- Categories: building, tourism, and tourist attraction
- Location: Trakų sen., Trakai, Vilnius County, Dzūkija, Lithuania, Baltic states, Europe
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
54.64717° or 54° 38′ 50″ northLongitude
24.93308° or 24° 55′ 59″ eastOperator
Trakų Istorijos MuziejusOpen location code
9G66JWWM+V6OpenStreetMap ID
way 106948400OpenStreetMap feature
building=yesOpenStreetMap feature
tourism=museum
This page is based on OpenStreetMap, Wikidata, and Wikimedia Commons.
We’d love your help improving our open data sources. Thank you for contributing.
Satellite Map
Discover S. Shapshal Museum Of The Karaim Nation from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
In Other Languages
From German to Polish—“S. Shapshal Museum Of The Karaim Nation” goes by many names.
- German: “S. Šapšalo Museum der Karaimen”
- Polish: “Karaimskie Muzeum Etnograficzne”
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Karaims street and Trakų priešgaisrinė gelbėjimo tarnyba.
Nearby Places
Explore places such as Little Town Apartments and Blynų namai.
Dzūkija: Must-Visit Destinations
Delve into Vilnius, Alytus, Druskininkai, and Daugai.
Curious Museums to Discover
Uncover intriguing museums from every corner of the globe.