🇷🇴 Romania
Castles near Cluj-Napoca
28 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 Cetatea Fetei, 8 km west of the city centre; the most famous is Bonțida Bánffy Castle — #1,724 of 3,708 worldwide — 23 km north-east. The oldest dated site in the circle is Alba Iulia Fortress, founded 1715.
Every one of them stands in Romania — the country page shows the full national picture.
Within 25 km of Cluj-Napoca
- Bonțida Bánffy Castle
23 km north-east · Castle
Bánffy Castle is an architectural monument situated in Bonţida, a village in the vicinity of Cluj-Napoca, Romania, with construction phases and…
Day trips: 25–60 km
Farther afield: 60–100 km
- Alba Iulia Fortress
78 km south · Fortress
The Alba Carolina Citadel is a star fortess located in the center of Alba Iulia, Romania.
- Martinuzzi Castle
86 km south · Castle
Martinuzzi Castle, also known as Alvinc Castle, is a medieval castle in Vințu de Jos, in the Transylvania region of Romania.
- Kemény Castle in Brâncovenești, Mureș
90 km east · Castle
Kemény Castle, situated at the foot of the Călimani Mountains on the right bank of the Mureș River in Brâncovenești, Mureș County, Romania, is one of…
- Castle of Târgu Mureș
78 km east · Castle
- Haller Castle
66 km south-east · Castle
+ 2 more in this range — every one is on the interactive map.
Distances are straight-line from the city centre. City coordinates and population: Wikidata Q100188.
Frequently asked questions
How many castles are near Cluj-Napoca?
The Castlemap atlas maps 28 landmarks (20 castles · 2 fortresses · 6 ruins) within 100 km of the centre of Cluj-Napoca, measured straight-line — a curated selection of well-documented landmarks, not a count of every fortification ever built.
What is the closest castle to Cluj-Napoca?
Cetatea Fetei, a ruin 8 km west of the city centre.
What is the most famous castle near Cluj-Napoca?
Bonțida Bánffy Castle, ranked #1,724 of 3,708 worldwide in the atlas's fame ranking — 23 km north-east from Cluj-Napoca.
What is the oldest castle near Cluj-Napoca?
The oldest dated landmark in the circle is Alba Iulia Fortress, founded 1715 — 78 km south. Earlier structures may have existed; this is the oldest with a documented founding year.
Nearby city guides: Târgu Mureș (78 km) · Baia Mare (99 km) · Sibiu (116 km) · Satu Mare (125 km). See also medieval castles · all rankings · castles by country.