The interactive map of the world's castles & fortresses

Castlemap is a free interactive map of 2,100 of the world's greatest castles, fortresses and palaces across 133 countries. Pan and zoom the night map above, click any point for a photo and quick facts, or open a landmark's page for its full story and exact location. From medieval strongholds and hilltop citadels to grand royal palaces, it is the most complete castle map online.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Castlemap?

Castlemap is a free interactive map of 2,100 of the world's great castles, fortresses and palaces across 133 countries. Every landmark is plotted on the map and has its own page with a photo, founding century, story and coordinates.

How many castles are on the map?

2,100 landmarks in total — 1,134 castles, 360 fortresses and 606 palaces — across 133 countries.

Which country has the most castles?

In the Castlemap atlas, United Kingdom has the most with 271, followed by France, Germany, Italy, Spain. You can browse castles in any of 133 countries.

Is Castlemap free to use?

Yes — Castlemap is completely free and needs no account. Open the map and start exploring the world's castles right away.

Where does the castle data come from?

Castle facts and coordinates come from Wikidata, photos from Wikimedia Commons, and the basemap from OpenFreeMap and Natural Earth — all open data.

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