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Castles near Ganja
13 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 Ganja Fortress, 1 km south-west of the city centre; the most famous is Palace of Shaki Khans — #243 of 3,708 worldwide — 91 km north-east. The oldest dated site in the circle is Kachaghakaberd, founded 801.
The 100 km circle reaches into 3 countries — Azerbaijan (11), Armenia (1), Georgia (1).
Within 25 km of Ganja
- Ganja Fortress
1 km south-west · Fortress
Ganja Fortress is a fortress in Ganja, Azerbaijan. The remains of walls of the fortress can be seen in the territory of the oldest park of the city,…
- Palace of Ganja Khans
1 km south-west · Ruin
The Palace of Ganja Khans was the palace of Javad Khan, the last ruler of the Ganja khanate.
Day trips: 25–60 km
- Handaberd
55 km south · Fortress
Handaberd, also known as Lekh Castle or Lev Castle, is a 9th-century fortress located in the Kalbajar District of Azerbaijan, near the villages of…
- Maiden Tower
42 km west · Fortress
Maiden Tower or Namerdgala is a medieval defensive tower located in Azerbaijan Republic, Gadabay rayon, Soyudlu village.
Farther afield: 60–100 km
- Palace of Shaki Khans
91 km north-east · Palace & château · #243 worldwide
The Palace of Shaki Khans in Shaki, northwestern Azerbaijan, is a historic monument that once served as the summer residence of the Shaki khans.
- Əsgəran Fortress
92 km south-east · Fortress
Askeran Fortress is a fortress in the town of Askeran. Located on the banks of the Qarqar River, its current structure was built in the 18th century…
- Shahbulag Castle
82 km south-east · Castle
Shahbulag Castle is an 18th-century fortress near Aghdam in Azerbaijan, built by the Karabakh Khan Panah Ali.
- Kachaghakaberd
78 km south · Fortress
Kachaghakaberd is a mountain-top fortress located between the villages of Kolatak and Khndzristan, in Khojaly District of Azerbaijan.
- Khornabuji Castle
91 km north · Ruin
Khornabuji Castle, also sometimes known as the Fortress of Tamar, is an ancient castle in the eastern part of Georgia.
- Panah Ali Khan’s Palace
91 km south-east · Palace & château
Panah Ali Khan’s Palace or Imarat Panah Ali Khan is the residence of the Karabakh khan Panah Ali Khan Javanshir, situated in the city of Aghdam.
- Shaki Fortress
91 km north-east · Fortress
Shaki fortress is a medieval fortress located in the center of Shaki in northern Azerbaijan which served as Shaki Khan Haki Celebi's citadel.
- Galarsan-Gorarsan
97 km north-east · Castle
Galarsan-Gorarsan is a fortress in Azerbaijan, built in the Middle Ages, ruins of which remain on the coast of the Kish River, about 4 kilometres…
Distances are straight-line from the city centre. City coordinates and population: Wikidata Q131290.
Frequently asked questions
How many castles are near Ganja?
The Castlemap atlas maps 13 landmarks (2 castles · 7 fortresses · 2 palaces & châteaux · 2 ruins) within 100 km of the centre of Ganja, measured straight-line — a curated selection of well-documented landmarks, not a count of every fortification ever built.
What is the closest castle to Ganja?
Ganja Fortress, a fortress 1 km south-west of the city centre.
What is the most famous castle near Ganja?
Palace of Shaki Khans, ranked #243 of 3,708 worldwide in the atlas's fame ranking — 91 km north-east from Ganja.
What is the oldest castle near Ganja?
The oldest dated landmark in the circle is Kachaghakaberd, founded 801 — 78 km south. Earlier structures may have existed; this is the oldest with a documented founding year.
Nearby city guides: Yerevan (166 km) · Tbilisi (175 km) · Gyumri (213 km) · Baku (296 km). See also medieval castles · all rankings · castles by country.