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Castles near Icheon
23 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 Namhansanseong, 32 km north-west of the city centre; the most famous is Changdeokgung — #76 of 5,479 worldwide — 52 km north-west. The oldest dated site in the circle is Gyeongbokgung, founded 1395.
Every one of them stands in South Korea — the country page shows the full national picture.
Day trips: 25–60 km
- Changdeokgung
52 km north-west · Palace & château · #76 worldwide
Changdeokgung is a former royal palace in Seoul, South Korea. A UNESCO World Heritage Site and a Historic Site of South Korea, it is among the best…
- Hwaseong Fortress
38 km west · Fortress · #137 worldwide
Hwaseong Fortress or Suwon Hwaseong is a Korean fortress surrounding the centre of Suwon, the provincial capital of Gyeonggi Province, South Korea.
- Deoksugung
52 km north-west · Palace & château · #228 worldwide
Deoksugung, also called Deoksu Palace or Deoksugung Palace, is a former royal palace in Seoul, South Korea.
- Changgyeonggung
52 km north-west · Palace & château · #313 worldwide
Changgyeonggung is a palace located in Seoul, South Korea. The palace was built in the mid-15th century by King Sejong for his father, Taejong.
- Gyeonghuigung
53 km north-west · Palace & château
Gyeonghuigung is a palace located in Seoul, South Korea. It was one of the "Five Grand Palaces" built by the Joseon Dynasty.
- Unhyeongung
52 km north-west · Palace & château
Unhyeongung, also known as Unhyeongung Royal Residence, is a former Korean royal residence located at 114-10 Unni-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul.
- Gyeongbokgung
53 km north-west · Palace & château
Gyeongbokgung is a former royal palace in Seoul, South Korea. Established in 1395, it was the first royal palace of the Joseon dynasty, and is now…
- Namhansanseong
32 km north-west · Fortress
Namhansanseong is a historic Korean fortress city in Gwangju, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea.
- Achasanseong
43 km north-west · Fortress
Achasanseong is a Three Kingdoms-era earthen Korean fortress on the mountain Achasan, in Seoul, South Korea.
- Mongchontoseong
39 km north-west · Fortress
Mongchontoseong is an ancient earthen rampart dating from the Baekje period. It is located what is now in the Olympic Park of Seoul, South Korea.
- Pungnaptoseong
40 km north-west · Fortress
Pungnaptoseong is a flat earthen wall built at the edge of the Han River in modern-day Pungnap-dong, Songpa-gu, Seoul, South Korea.
- Doksanseong
39 km west · Fortress
Toksansŏng or Doksan Fortress is an early modern Korean hill fort located in Osan, South Korea.
+ 2 more in this range — every one is on the interactive map.
Farther afield: 60–100 km
- Gongsanseong
95 km south · Fortress
Gongsanseong is a castle in Gongju, South Chungcheong Province, South Korea.
- Haengjusanseong
64 km north-west · Fortress
Haengjusanseong is an ancient Korean fortress in Deogyang District, Goyang, South Korea.
- Samnyeonsanseong
92 km south · Fortress
Samnyeonsanseong, or Samnyeon Sanseong Fortress, is the ruins of a walled Korean fortress located in Boeun County, North Chungcheong Province, South…
Distances are straight-line from the city centre. City coordinates and population: Wikidata Q42136.
Frequently asked questions
How many castles are near Icheon?
The Castlemap atlas maps 23 landmarks (2 castles · 15 fortresses · 6 palaces & châteaux) within 100 km of the centre of Icheon, measured straight-line — a curated selection of well-documented landmarks, not a count of every fortification ever built.
What is the closest castle to Icheon?
Namhansanseong, a fortress 32 km north-west of the city centre.
What is the most famous castle near Icheon?
Changdeokgung, ranked #76 of 5,479 worldwide in the atlas's fame ranking — 52 km north-west from Icheon.
What is the oldest castle near Icheon?
The oldest dated landmark in the circle is Gyeongbokgung, founded 1395 — 53 km north-west. Earlier structures may have existed; this is the oldest with a documented founding year.
Nearby city guides: Suwon (38 km) · Pyeongtaek (45 km) · Seoul (51 km) · Ansan (55 km). See also medieval castles · all rankings · castles by country.