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Castles near Athens
11 castles, fortresses, palaces and ruins within 100 km of the city centre — every one on the interactive map, with photos, distances and directions.
The closest is Old Royal Palace, 1 km south-east of the city centre; the most famous is Acropolis of Athens — #5 of 3,708 worldwide — 1 km south. The oldest dated site in the circle is Acrocorinth, founded 700 BC.
Every one of them stands in Greece — the country page shows the full national picture.
Within 25 km of Athens
- Acropolis of Athens
1 km south · Fortress · #5 worldwide
The Acropolis of Athens is an ancient citadel located on a rocky outcrop above the city of Athens, Greece, and contains the remains of several…
- Tatoi Palace
21 km north · Palace & château · #294 worldwide
Tatoi was the summer palace and 42 km2 estate of the former Greek royal family.
- Old Royal Palace
1 km south-east · Palace & château · #340 worldwide
The Old Royal Palace is the first royal palace of modern Greece. It is a neoclassical building situated at the heart of modern Athens, facing onto…
- Presidential Mansion
2 km south-east · Palace & château
The Presidential Mansion in Athens, Greece, is the official residence of the president of the Hellenic Republic.
Day trips: 25–60 km
Farther afield: 60–100 km
- Acrocorinth
76 km west · Castle · #221 worldwide
Acrocorinth is a monolithic rock overlooking the ancient city of Corinth, Greece.
- Palamidi
94 km south-west · Fortress · #366 worldwide
Palamidi is a fortress to the east of the Acronauplia in the town of Nafplio in the Peloponnese region of southern Greece.
- Larissa Fortress
97 km south-west · Ruin
Larisa is the ancient and medieval acropolis of Argos, located on a high rocky hill, within the town's boundaries to the west.
- Acronauplia
94 km south-west · Fortress
The Acronauplia is the oldest part of the city of Nafplion in Greece. Until the thirteenth century, it was a town on its own.
- Potiri Castle
67 km north-east · Castle
Potiri Castle is a medieval fortress in the centre of the Greek island of Euboea.
Distances are straight-line from the city centre. City coordinates and population: Wikidata Q1524.
Frequently asked questions
How many castles are near Athens?
The Castlemap atlas maps 11 landmarks (4 castles · 3 fortresses · 3 palaces & châteaux · 1 ruin) within 100 km of the centre of Athens, measured straight-line — a curated selection of well-documented landmarks, not a count of every fortification ever built.
What is the closest castle to Athens?
Old Royal Palace, a palace 1 km south-east of the city centre.
What is the most famous castle near Athens?
Acropolis of Athens, ranked #5 of 3,708 worldwide in the atlas's fame ranking — 1 km south from Athens.
What is the oldest castle near Athens?
The oldest dated landmark in the circle is Acrocorinth, founded 700 BC — 76 km west. Earlier structures may have existed; this is the oldest with a documented founding year.
Nearby city guides: Patras (177 km). See also medieval castles · all rankings · castles by country.