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Castles near Dhaka

7 castles, fortresses, palaces and ruins within 100 km of the city centre — every one on the interactive map, with photos, distances and directions.

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The closest landmark is also the most famous: Lalbagh Fort, ranked #485 of 7,738 worldwide, 1 km south-west of the city centre. The oldest dated site in the circle is Hajiganj Fort, founded 1610.

The 100 km circle reaches into 2 countries — Bangladesh (5), India (2).

Within 25 km of Dhaka

Lalbagh Fort
1 km south-west · Fortress
The Lalbagh Fort is a historic fort situated in the old city of Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Ahsan Manzil
3 km south-east · Palace & château
Ahsan Manzil is a historic palace situated in Kumartoli along the banks of Buriganga River in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Bangabhaban
3 km east · Palace & château
The Bangabhaban is the official residence and principal workplace of the President of Bangladesh, located on Bangabhaban Road, and short road…
Bara Katra
2 km south · Palace & château
Bara Katra is one of the oldest historical and architectural monuments in Dhaka.
Hajiganj Fort
16 km south-east · Fortress
Hajiganj Fort also known as Khizirpur Fort is a historical Mughal fort situated at Hajiganj locality of Narayanganj, Bangladesh, on the western bank…

Farther afield: 60–100 km

Ujjayanta Palace
91 km east · Palace & château
Ujjayanta Palace is the state museum of the Indian state of Tripura and former royal palace of the princely state of Tripura.
Neermahal
97 km east · Palace & château
Neermahal also known as Twijilikma Nuyung is a former royal palace of the Tripura Kingdom.

Distances are straight-line from the city centre. City coordinates and population: Wikidata Q1354.

Frequently asked questions

How many castles are near Dhaka?

The Castlemap atlas maps 7 landmarks (2 fortresses · 5 palaces & châteaux) within 100 km of the centre of Dhaka, measured straight-line — a curated selection of well-documented landmarks, not a count of every fortification ever built.

What is the closest castle to Dhaka?

Lalbagh Fort, a fortress 1 km south-west of the city centre.

What is the oldest castle near Dhaka?

The oldest dated landmark in the circle is Hajiganj Fort, founded 1610 — 16 km south-east. Earlier structures may have existed; this is the oldest with a documented founding year.