Castle Map

Italy

Castles near Florence

63 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 Palazzo Strozzi, 1 km west of the city centre; the most famous is Monteriggioni (#52 of 9,035 worldwide) 45 km south. The oldest dated site in the circle is Castello di Reschio, founded c. 950.

The 100 km circle reaches into 2 countries: Italy (61), San Marino (2).

Within 25 km of Florence

+ 8 more in this range: every one is on the interactive map.

Day trips: 25–60 km

+ 2 more in this range: every one is on the interactive map.

Farther afield: 60–100 km

+ 17 more in this range: every one is on the interactive map.

Distances are straight-line from the city centre. City coordinates and population: Wikidata Q2044.

Frequently asked questions

How many castles are near Florence?

The Castle Map atlas maps 63 landmarks (18 castles · 8 fortresses · 36 palaces & châteaux · 1 ruin) within 100 km of the centre of Florence, measured straight-line: a curated selection of well-documented landmarks, not a count of every fortification ever built.

What is the closest castle to Florence?

Palazzo Strozzi, a palace 1 km west of the city centre.

What is the most famous castle near Florence?

Monteriggioni, ranked #52 of 9,035 worldwide in the atlas's fame ranking: 45 km south from Florence.

What is the oldest castle near Florence?

The oldest dated landmark in the circle is Castello di Reschio, founded c. 950: 94 km south-east. Earlier structures may have existed; this is the oldest with a documented founding year.

Nearby city guides: Bologna (81 km) · Ferrara (122 km) · Viterbo (165 km) · Terni (176 km). See also medieval castles · all rankings · castles by country.