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Castles near Baku
9 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 landmark is also the most famous: Palace of the Shirvanshahs, ranked #179 of 3,708 worldwide, 1 km west of the city centre. The oldest dated site in the circle is Baku fortress, founded 1101.
Every one of them stands in Azerbaijan — the country page shows the full national picture.
Within 25 km of Baku
- Palace of the Shirvanshahs
1 km west · Palace & château · #179 worldwide
The Palace of the Shirvanshahs is a 15th-century palace built by the Shirvanshahs and described by UNESCO as "one of the pearls of Azerbaijan's…
- Baku fortress
1 km north-west · Fortress
Baku Fortress is a medieval building in Baku, Azerbaijan, the largest of Absheron fortresses.
- Ramana Tower
16 km north-east · Castle
Ramana Tower – is a historical architectural monument located in the Ramana village of the Sabunchu district in Baku.
- Sabayil Castle
2 km south · Castle
Sabayil Castle is a submerged medieval fortress on the coast of the Caspian Sea near Baku, Azerbaijan.
Day trips: 25–60 km
- Quadrangular castle
29 km north-east · Castle
The Quadrangular Mardakan Fortress or the Great Mardakan Castle is a historical and architectural monument located in the Mardakan settlement of the…
- Round Tower (Mardakan)
30 km north-east · Castle
The Round Mardakan Fortress or the Small Mardakan Castle is a historical and architectural monument located in the Mardakan settlement of the Khazar…
- Nardaran Fortress
26 km north-east · Fortress
Nardaran Fortress is a historical and architectural monument located in the Nardaran settlement of the Sabunçu district in Baku.
- Shagan Castle
29 km north-east · Ruin
Shaghan Castle is one of the 12th - 13th century Absheron castles located in Shaghan settlement.
Farther afield: 60–100 km
- Pir Huseyn Khanqah
74 km west · Fortress
The Pir Huseyn Khanqah and Mausoleum lies along the left bank of Pirsaat River, 126 kilometers to the southwest of Baku.
Distances are straight-line from the city centre. City coordinates and population: Wikidata Q9248.
Frequently asked questions
How many castles are near Baku?
The Castlemap atlas maps 9 landmarks (4 castles · 3 fortresses · 1 palace & château · 1 ruin) within 100 km of the centre of Baku, measured straight-line — a curated selection of well-documented landmarks, not a count of every fortification ever built.
What is the closest castle to Baku?
Palace of the Shirvanshahs, a palace 1 km west of the city centre.
What is the oldest castle near Baku?
The oldest dated landmark in the circle is Baku fortress, founded 1101 — 1 km north-west. Earlier structures may have existed; this is the oldest with a documented founding year.
Nearby city guides: Ganja (296 km). See also medieval castles · all rankings · castles by country.