The closest is Gyeongju Eupseong, 1 km south-west of the city centre; the most famous is Wolseong — #3,374 of 9,079 worldwide — 2 km south.
Every one of them stands in South Korea — the country page shows the full national picture.
South Korea
Castles near Gyeongju
20 castles, fortresses, palaces and ruins within 100 km of the city centre — every one on the interactive map, with photos, distances and directions.
Within 25 km of Gyeongju
- Wolseong
2 km south · Ruin
Wolseong or Wolseong Palace was a royal palace of Silla. It was located in what is now Gyeongju, South Korea.
- Gyeongju Eupseong
1 km south-west · Fortress
Gyeongjueupseong, also called Gyeongju Eupseong Fortress, is a Goryeo-era walled town in Gyeongju, South Korea.
- Myeonghwalseong Fortress
4 km south-east · Fortress
Myeonghwalseong or Myeonghwalsanseong was a Silla-era Korean fortress on the mountain Myeonghwalsan in what is now Gyeongju, South Korea.
- Namsansinseong
4 km south · Castle
Namsansinseong was a Silla-era Korean fortress located on the mountain Namsan in what is now Gyeongju, South Korea.
- Gwanmunseong
23 km south-east · Castle
Kwanmunsŏng was a Unified Silla-era Korean fortress located in North and South Gyeongsang Province, South Korea.
- Gyeongju Busanseong
15 km west · Castle
Pusansŏng was a Unified Silla–era Korean fortress on the mountain Busan in what is now Gyeongju, South Korea.
Day trips: 25–60 km
- Ulsan Castle
35 km south · Ruin
Ulsan Castle is a Japanese style castle in Ulsan, South Korea which was constructed during the Japanese invasions of Korea by Katō Kiyomasa's army.
- Seosaengpo Castle
53 km south · Castle
Seosaengpo Castle is a waeseong built by Katō Kiyomasa during the Imjin and Jeongyu wars, in what is now Seosaeng-myeon, Ulju-gun, Ulsan Metropolitan…
- Palgeosanseong Fortress
59 km west · Fortress
Palgeosanseong Fortress is a mountain fortress of the Three Kingdoms period located on Mount Hamji in Nogok-dong, Buk District, Daegu.
- Daedeoksanseong Fortress
58 km west · Fortress
Daedeoksanseong Fortress is a Unified Silla mountain fortress located on Apsan in Daemyeong-dong, Nam District, Daegu.
Farther afield: 60–100 km
- Geumjeongsanseong
65 km south · Fortress
Geumjeongsanseong is a Joseon-era Korean fortress on the mountain Geumjeongsan in Busan, South Korea. It is the largest fortress in Korea.
- Busanjinseong
81 km south · Fortress
The Branch Wall-fortress in Busanjin, also known as Maruyama Castle and Konishi Castle, is located at Beomil-dong, Dong-gu, Busan, South Korea.
- Gijang Japanese Castle
68 km south · Castle
Waeseong in Jukseong-ri, Gijang is located in Gijang-gun, Busan, South Korea.
- Dongnaeeupseong Fortress
72 km south · Fortress
Dongnaeeupseong is a Goryeo-era Korean fortress in Dongnae District, Busan, South Korea. it is located on the mountain Maansan.
- Gupo Waeseong
73 km south · Ruin
Gupo Waeseong is a waeseong built in the 2nd year of Bunroku in Buk-gu, Busan Metropolitan City, South Korea.
- Fortress site of Gyeongsang Jwasuyeong
76 km south · Ruin
The Fortress site of Gyeongsang Jwasuyeong is located in Suyeong-dong, Suyeong District, Busan, South Korea.
- Changnyeong Mokmasanseong Fortress
72 km south-west · Fortress
Mongmasansŏng was a Gaya–era ancient Korean fortress in what is now Changnyeong County, South Gyeongsang Province, South Korea.
- Changnyeong Hwawangsanseong Fortress
70 km south-west · Fortress
Hwawangsansŏng is an ancient Korean fortress on the mountain Hwawangsan in Changnyeong County, South Gyeongsang Province, South Korea.
- Gimhae Bansanseong
73 km south-west · Castle
Punsansŏng is a Gaya-era Korean fortress on the mountain Bunsan in what is now Gimhae, South Korea.
- Haman Seongsansanseong Fortress
98 km south-west · Fortress
Sŏngsansansŏng was a Korean fortress on the mountain Jonamsan in what is now Haman County, South Gyeongsang Province, South Korea.
Distances are straight-line from the city centre. City coordinates and population: Wikidata Q42097.
Frequently asked questions
How many castles are near Gyeongju?
The Castle Map atlas maps 20 landmarks (6 castles · 10 fortresses · 4 ruins) within 100 km of the centre of Gyeongju, measured straight-line — a curated selection of well-documented landmarks, not a count of every fortification ever built.
What is the closest castle to Gyeongju?
Gyeongju Eupseong, a fortress 1 km south-west of the city centre.
What is the most famous castle near Gyeongju?
Wolseong, ranked #3,374 of 9,079 worldwide in the atlas's fame ranking — 2 km south from Gyeongju.
Nearby city guides: Ulsan (35 km) · Daegu (55 km) · Busan (76 km) · Cheongju (178 km). See also medieval castles · all rankings · castles by country.