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Castles near Badajoz
23 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 Alcazaba of Badajoz, 1 km north of the city centre; the most famous is Castle of Marvão — #1,647 of 3,708 worldwide — 68 km north-west. The oldest dated site in the circle is Alcazaba of Mérida, founded 835.
The 100 km circle reaches into 2 countries — Portugal (21), Spain (2).
Within 25 km of Badajoz
- Nossa Senhora da Graça Fort
17 km west · Fortress
The Nossa Senhora da Graça Fort, officially Conde de Lippe Fort and known historically as La Lippe, is a fort in the village of Alcáçova, about 1…
- Alcazaba of Badajoz
1 km north · Castle
The Alcazaba of Badajoz is an ancient Moorish citadel in Badajoz, Extremadura, western Spain.
- Castle of Elvas
17 km west · Castle
The Castle of Elvas is a medieval military fortification in Portugal, in the civil parish of Alcáçova, municipality of Elvas, part of a first line of…
- Castle of Campo Maior
17 km north-west · Castle
The Castle of Campo Maior is a medieval military fortification, in the civil parish of São João Bapista, municipality of Campo Maior, part of a first…
Day trips: 25–60 km
- Alcazaba of Mérida
54 km east · Castle
The Alcazaba of Mérida is a ninth-century Muslim fortification in Mérida, Spain.
- Castle of Estremoz
54 km west · Castle
The Castle of Estremoz is a medieval castle in the civil parish of Santa Maria de Devassa, municipality of Estremoz, Portuguese district of Évora.
- Castle of Vila Viçosa
40 km west · Castle
Castle of Vila Viçosa is a castle located in the civil parish of Nossa Senhora da Conceição e São Bartolomeu, in the municipality of Vila Viçosa, in…
- Castle of Alandroal
42 km south-west · Castle
The Castle of Alandroal is a medieval castle in the civil parish of Alandroal, São Brás dos Matos e Juromenha, municipality of Alandroal, Portuguese…
- Castle of Alegrete
50 km north-west · Castle
The Castle of Alegrete is a Portuguese medieval castle in the civil parish of Alegrete, in the municipality of Portalegre, in the district of the…
- Castle of Redondo
56 km south-west · Castle
The Castle of Redondo is a medieval castle located in the civil parish of Redondo, in the municipality of Redondo, Portuguese Évora.
- Castle of Terena
47 km south-west · Castle
The Castle of Terena is a castle in the civil parish of Terena in the municipality of Alandroal in the Portuguese subregion of Alentejo Central.
- Castelo de Juromenha
28 km south-west · Castle
Castle of Juromenha is a castle in Portugal located in Juromenha, Alentejo region. It is classified by IGESPAR as a Site of Public Interest.
Farther afield: 60–100 km
- Castle of Marvão
68 km north-west · Castle
The Castle of Marvão is a well-preserved medieval castle located in the civil parish of Santa Maria de Marvão, in the municipality of Marvão,…
- Castelo de Monsaraz
60 km south-west · Castle
Castelo de Monsaraz is a castle in Reguengos de Monsaraz, Portugal. It is classified as a National Monument.
- Castle of Noudar
78 km south · Castle
The Castle of Noudar is a Portuguese medieval castle in the civil parish and municipality of Barrancos, in the district of Beja.
- Castle of Arraiolos
90 km west · Castle
The Castle of Arraiolos is a medieval castle in the civil parish of Arraiolos, municipality of Arraiolos, in the Portuguese district of Évora.
- Castle of Avis
82 km west · Castle
The Castle of Avis is a Portuguese medieval castle in civil parish of Avis, in the municipality of the same name, in the Alentejo district of…
- Castle of Portel
90 km south-west · Castle
The Castle of Portel is a medieval castle located in the municipality of Portel in the district of Evora in Portugal.
- Castle of Alter do Chão
69 km north-west · Castle
The Castle of Alter do Chão is a medieval castle in civil parish of Alter do Chão, municipality of Alter do Chão, in the district of Portalegre.
- Castle of Portalegre
61 km north-west · Castle
The Castle of Portalegre is a Portuguese medieval castle in the civil parish of Sé e São Lourenço, municipality of Portalegre, district of Portalegre.
- Castle of Castelo de Vide
73 km north-west · Castle
The Castle of Castelo Vide is a medieval castle in the civil parish of Santa Maria da Devassa, municipality of Castelo de Vide, Portuguese district…
- Castle of Lousa
69 km south-west · Castle
Castelo da Lousa is a castle located in Mourão, Évora. It is classified as a national monument of Portugal since 1970.
- Castelo de Nisa
92 km north-west · Castle
Castelo de Nisa is a castle in Portugal. It is classified as a National Monument.
Distances are straight-line from the city centre. City coordinates and population: Wikidata Q15679.
Frequently asked questions
How many castles are near Badajoz?
The Castlemap atlas maps 23 landmarks (22 castles · 1 fortress) within 100 km of the centre of Badajoz, measured straight-line — a curated selection of well-documented landmarks, not a count of every fortification ever built.
What is the closest castle to Badajoz?
Alcazaba of Badajoz, a castle 1 km north of the city centre.
What is the most famous castle near Badajoz?
Castle of Marvão, ranked #1,647 of 3,708 worldwide in the atlas's fame ranking — 68 km north-west from Badajoz.
What is the oldest castle near Badajoz?
The oldest dated landmark in the circle is Alcazaba of Mérida, founded 835 — 54 km east. Earlier structures may have existed; this is the oldest with a documented founding year.
Nearby city guides: Vila Franca de Xira (174 km) · Leiria (185 km) · Seville (186 km) · Lisbon (189 km). See also medieval castles · all rankings · castles by country.