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Castles near Braga
13 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 Castle of Lanhoso, 13 km north-east of the city centre; the most famous is Castle of Guimarães — #564 of 3,708 worldwide — 14 km south-east. The oldest dated site in the circle is Monterreal Castle, founded c. 1150.
The 100 km circle reaches into 2 countries — Portugal (9), Spain (4).
Within 25 km of Braga
- Castle of Guimarães
14 km south-east · Castle
The Castle of Guimarães is the principal medieval castle in the municipality Guimarães, in the northern region of Portugal.
- Castle of Lanhoso
13 km north-east · Castle
The Castle of Lanhoso is a medieval castle located in civil parish of Póvoa de Lanhoso, municipality of Póvoa de Lanhoso, Portuguese district of…
Day trips: 25–60 km
- Fort of São Francisco do Queijo
47 km south-west · Fortress
The Fort of São Francisco Xavier, commonly known as the 'Castelo do Queijo', is a fortification situated on the coast of the civil parish of…
- Forte da Ínsua
53 km north-west · Fortress
The Fort Nossa Senhora da Ínsua, also known as Ínsua Fort, is located on Ínsua de Santo Isidro, in the parish of União das Freguesias de Moledo e…
- Castle of Lindoso
41 km north-east · Castle
The Castle of Lindoso is a medieval castle in the civil parish of Lindoso, municipality of Ponte da Barca, in the Portuguese district of Viana do…
- Castle of Castro Laboreiro
59 km north · Ruin
The Castle of Castro Laboreiro is a Portuguese castle in civil parish of Castro Laboreiro, in the municipality of Melgaço.
- Castle of Arnóia
36 km south-east · Castle
The Castle of Arnóia, also known as the Castle of Arnoia, the Castle of the Moors or the Castle of Moreira, is a castle located in the civil parish…
Farther afield: 60–100 km
- Mateus Palace
64 km south-east · Palace & château
The Mateus Palace is a palace located in the civil parish of Mateus, municipality of Vila Real, Portugal.
- Monterreal Castle
75 km north-west · Castle
Monterreal Castle is a castle in Baiona, Spain. Construction began in the 12th century and was completed in the 16th century.
- Castle of Santa Maria da Feira
69 km south · Castle
The Castle of Santa Maria da Feira is a Portuguese castle in the municipality of Santa Maria da Feira, district of Aveiro.
- Castro fortress
82 km north · Fortress
The Fortress of O Castro is a fortification located in Vigo, Spain built in 1665 by the Spanish Empire in the province of Pontevedra during the…
- Castle of Soutomaior
89 km north · Castle
Soutomaior Castle is a medieval castle located in the municipality of the same name in Galicia, Spain.
- Sobroso Castle
75 km north · Castle
Sobroso Castle is a medieval castle in the village of Vilasobroso in Galicia, Spain.
Distances are straight-line from the city centre. City coordinates and population: Wikidata Q83247.
Frequently asked questions
How many castles are near Braga?
The Castlemap atlas maps 13 landmarks (8 castles · 3 fortresses · 1 palace & château · 1 ruin) within 100 km of the centre of Braga, measured straight-line — a curated selection of well-documented landmarks, not a count of every fortification ever built.
What is the closest castle to Braga?
Castle of Lanhoso, a castle 13 km north-east of the city centre.
What is the most famous castle near Braga?
Castle of Guimarães, ranked #564 of 3,708 worldwide in the atlas's fame ranking — 14 km south-east from Braga.
What is the oldest castle near Braga?
The oldest dated landmark in the circle is Monterreal Castle, founded c. 1150 — 75 km north-west. Earlier structures may have existed; this is the oldest with a documented founding year.
Nearby city guides: Leiria (202 km) · Vila Franca de Xira (291 km). See also medieval castles · all rankings · castles by country.