Castle Map

Portugal

Castles near Braga

46 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 Braga, 1 km west of the city centre; the most famous is Castle of Guimarães (#633 of 9,035 worldwide) 16 km south-east. The oldest dated site in the circle is Citânia de Sanfins, founded c. 450 BC.

The 100 km circle reaches into 2 countries: Portugal (35), Spain (11).

Within 25 km of Braga

Day trips: 25–60 km

+ 7 more in this range: every one is on the interactive map.

Farther afield: 60–100 km

+ 7 more in this range: every one is on the interactive map.

Distances are straight-line from the city centre. City coordinates and population: Wikidata Q3344946.

Frequently asked questions

How many castles are near Braga?

The Castle Map atlas maps 46 landmarks (24 castles · 8 fortresses · 6 palaces & châteaux · 8 ruins) 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 Braga, a castle 1 km west of the city centre.

What is the most famous castle near Braga?

Castle of Guimarães, ranked #633 of 9,035 worldwide in the atlas's fame ranking: 16 km south-east from Braga.

What is the oldest castle near Braga?

The oldest dated landmark in the circle is Citânia de Sanfins, founded c. 450 BC: 25 km south. Earlier structures may have existed; this is the oldest with a documented founding year.

Nearby city guides: Guimarães (16 km) · Barcelos (16 km) · Vila Nova de Famalicão (17 km) · Viana do Castelo (38 km). See also medieval castles · all rankings · castles by country.