Castle
Avenches Castle
🇨🇭 Switzerland · 12th century
Avenches Castle is a castle in the municipality of Avenches of the Canton of Vaud in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.
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Avenches Castle ranks #7,058 of 7,738 worldwide in the atlas's castle fame ranking, and #192 of the 200 mapped in Switzerland. Founded 1175, it is older than 81% of the atlas's dated landmarks — one of 544 atlas entries founded in the 12th century. 16 more atlas landmarks stand within 25 km. The nearest day-trip guide is Bern, 32 km away. See how Switzerland compares in the castle statistics.
View on the interactive castle map →Frequently asked questions
Where is Avenches Castle?
Avenches Castle stands in Switzerland, at 46.88133°, 7.04113°.
When was Avenches Castle built?
The atlas dates its founding to 1175. Earlier structures may have stood on the site; this is the earliest documented founding year.
How famous is Avenches Castle?
In this atlas's fame ranking: #7,058 of 7,738 worldwide, and #192 in Switzerland. Fame here combines how many Wikipedia language editions cover a landmark with how many people read them.
What is the nearest castle to Avenches Castle?
Münchenwiler Castle, about 7 km away.
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