Castle Map

Ukraine

Castles near Chernivtsi

38 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 Tsetsyno Fortress, 7 km west of the city centre; the most famous is Kamianets-Podilskyi Castle (#632 of 9,040 worldwide) 63 km north-east. The oldest dated site in the circle is Khotyn Fortress, founded 1325.

The 100 km circle reaches into 2 countries: Ukraine (36), Romania (2).

Within 25 km of Chernivtsi

Day trips: 25–60 km

Farther afield: 60–100 km

+ 14 more in this range: every one is on the interactive map.

Distances are straight-line from the city centre. City coordinates and population: Wikidata Q157725.

Frequently asked questions

How many castles are near Chernivtsi?

The Castle Map atlas maps 38 landmarks (15 castles · 3 fortresses · 1 palace & château · 19 ruins) within 100 km of the centre of Chernivtsi, measured straight-line: a curated selection of well-documented landmarks, not a count of every fortification ever built.

What is the closest castle to Chernivtsi?

Tsetsyno Fortress, a ruin 7 km west of the city centre.

What is the most famous castle near Chernivtsi?

Kamianets-Podilskyi Castle, ranked #632 of 9,040 worldwide in the atlas's fame ranking: 63 km north-east from Chernivtsi.

What is the oldest castle near Chernivtsi?

The oldest dated landmark in the circle is Khotyn Fortress, founded 1325: 49 km north-east. Earlier structures may have existed; this is the oldest with a documented founding year.

Nearby city guides: Kamianets-Podilskyi (64 km) · Ivano-Frankivsk (114 km) · Târgu Mureș (219 km) · Cluj-Napoca (244 km). See also medieval castles · all rankings · castles by country.