Castle Map

Italy

Castles near Bologna

61 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 Palazzo del Podestà, Bologna, 1 km north-east of the city centre; the most famous is Palazzo Vecchio (#66 of 9,035 worldwide) 81 km south. The oldest dated site in the circle is Canossa Castle, founded c. 940.

Every one of them stands in Italy: the country page shows the full national picture.

Within 25 km of Bologna

Day trips: 25–60 km

+ 1 more in this range: every one is on the interactive map.

Farther afield: 60–100 km

+ 25 more in this range: every one is on the interactive map.

Distances are straight-line from the city centre. City coordinates and population: Wikidata Q1891.

Frequently asked questions

How many castles are near Bologna?

The Castle Map atlas maps 61 landmarks (13 castles · 7 fortresses · 38 palaces & châteaux · 3 ruins) within 100 km of the centre of Bologna, measured straight-line: a curated selection of well-documented landmarks, not a count of every fortification ever built.

What is the closest castle to Bologna?

Palazzo del Podestà, Bologna, a palace 1 km north-east of the city centre.

What is the most famous castle near Bologna?

Palazzo Vecchio, ranked #66 of 9,035 worldwide in the atlas's fame ranking: 81 km south from Bologna.

What is the oldest castle near Bologna?

The oldest dated landmark in the circle is Canossa Castle, founded c. 940: 71 km west. Earlier structures may have existed; this is the oldest with a documented founding year.

Nearby city guides: Ferrara (44 km) · Florence (81 km) · Padua (110 km) · Vicenza (119 km). See also medieval castles · all rankings · castles by country.