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Castles near Baia Mare
14 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 Chioar Fortress, 20 km south of the city centre; the most famous is Bonțida Bánffy Castle — #1,724 of 3,708 worldwide — 85 km south. The oldest dated site in the circle is Castle Khust, founded 1353.
The 100 km circle reaches into 2 countries — Romania (13), Ukraine (1).
Within 25 km of Baia Mare
Day trips: 25–60 km
- Ruins of Lónyai castle in Medieșu Aurit, Satu Mare
36 km north-west · Ruin
Heritage site in Satu Mare County, Romania
Farther afield: 60–100 km
- Bonțida Bánffy Castle
85 km south · Castle
Bánffy Castle is an architectural monument situated in Bonţida, a village in the vicinity of Cluj-Napoca, Romania, with construction phases and…
- Castle Khust
60 km north · Ruin
The Khust Castle is an abandoned castle located in the city of Khust in Zakarpattia Oblast in western Ukraine.
- Károlyi Mansion, Carei
83 km west · Castle
Károlyi Castle is a Gothic Revival castle located in Carei, Satu Mare County, Romania.
Distances are straight-line from the city centre. City coordinates and population: Wikidata Q185280.
Frequently asked questions
How many castles are near Baia Mare?
The Castlemap atlas maps 14 landmarks (7 castles · 2 fortresses · 5 ruins) within 100 km of the centre of Baia Mare, measured straight-line — a curated selection of well-documented landmarks, not a count of every fortification ever built.
What is the closest castle to Baia Mare?
Chioar Fortress, a ruin 20 km south of the city centre.
What is the most famous castle near Baia Mare?
Bonțida Bánffy Castle, ranked #1,724 of 3,708 worldwide in the atlas's fame ranking — 85 km south from Baia Mare.
What is the oldest castle near Baia Mare?
The oldest dated landmark in the circle is Castle Khust, founded 1353 — 60 km north. Earlier structures may have existed; this is the oldest with a documented founding year.
Nearby city guides: Satu Mare (53 km) · Cluj-Napoca (99 km) · Nyíregyháza (142 km) · Uzhhorod (143 km). See also medieval castles · all rankings · castles by country.