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Castles near Bangkok

14 castles, fortresses, palaces and ruins within 100 km of the city centre — every one on the interactive map, with photos, distances and directions.

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The closest is Mahakan Fort, 1 km north-west of the city centre; the most famous is Grand Palace — #58 of 5,479 worldwide — 3 km west. The oldest dated site in the circle is Bang Pa-In Royal Palace, founded 1632.

Every one of them stands in Thailand — the country page shows the full national picture.

Within 25 km of Bangkok

Grand Palace
3 km west · Palace & château · #58 worldwide
The Grand Palace is a complex of buildings at the heart of Bangkok, Thailand.
Dusit Palace
3 km north · Palace & château
Dusit Palace is a compound of royal residences in Bangkok, Thailand. The palace was constructed over a large area north of Rattanakosin Island…
Chitralada Royal Villa
2 km north · Palace & château
Chitralada Royal Villa is a royal villa located within Dusit Palace. This villa was permanent-residence of King Bhumibol Adulyadej, the…
Vimanmek Mansion
3 km north · Palace & château
The Vimanmek Mansion is a former royal villa in Bangkok, Thailand. It is in the Dusit Palace complex in Dusit District.
Suan Pakkad Palace
2 km east · Palace & château
Suan Pakkad Palace or Suan Pakkard Palace is a museum in Bangkok, Thailand. It is located on Si Ayutthaya Road, south of the Victory Monument.
Chulachomklao Fort
25 km south · Fortress
Phra Chulachomklao Fort is a water fortress in a sub-district of Laem Fa Pha, Phra Samut Chedi District, Samut Prakan Province.
Mahakan Fort
1 km north-west · Fortress
Historical fort in Bangkok, Thailand
Phi Suea Samut Fort
19 km south-east · Fortress
Phlaeng Faifa Fort
10 km south · Fortress
Phra Sumen Fort
3 km north-west · Fortress
Wichai Prasit Fort
3 km west · Fortress

Day trips: 25–60 km

Bang Pa-In Royal Palace
54 km north · Palace & château
Bang Pa-In Royal Palace, also known as the Summer Palace, is a palace complex formerly used by the Thai kings.
Wichien Chodok Fort
35 km south-west · Fortress
Fort

Farther afield: 60–100 km

Phet Fort
67 km north · Fortress
Pom Phet is a historic fort along the city walls of Ayutthaya, in Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Thailand.

Distances are straight-line from the city centre. City coordinates and population: Wikidata Q1861.

Frequently asked questions

How many castles are near Bangkok?

The Castlemap atlas maps 14 landmarks (8 fortresses · 6 palaces & châteaux) within 100 km of the centre of Bangkok, measured straight-line — a curated selection of well-documented landmarks, not a count of every fortification ever built.

What is the closest castle to Bangkok?

Mahakan Fort, a fortress 1 km north-west of the city centre.

What is the most famous castle near Bangkok?

Grand Palace, ranked #58 of 5,479 worldwide in the atlas's fame ranking — 3 km west from Bangkok.

What is the oldest castle near Bangkok?

The oldest dated landmark in the circle is Bang Pa-In Royal Palace, founded 1632 — 54 km north. Earlier structures may have existed; this is the oldest with a documented founding year.