Castlemap

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Castles near Ioannina

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 Ioannina Castle, 1 km north-east of the city centre; the most famous is Achilleion — #299 of 7,738 worldwide — 82 km west. The oldest dated site in the circle is Trikala Castle, founded c. 546.

The 100 km circle reaches into 2 countries — Greece (18), Albania (5).

Within 25 km of Ioannina

Day trips: 25–60 km

Farther afield: 60–100 km

+ 7 more in this range — every one is on the interactive map.

Distances are straight-line from the city centre. City coordinates and population: Wikidata Q183199.

Frequently asked questions

How many castles are near Ioannina?

The Castlemap atlas maps 23 landmarks (10 castles · 10 fortresses · 2 palaces & châteaux · 1 ruin) within 100 km of the centre of Ioannina, measured straight-line — a curated selection of well-documented landmarks, not a count of every fortification ever built.

What is the closest castle to Ioannina?

Ioannina Castle, a castle 1 km north-east of the city centre.

What is the most famous castle near Ioannina?

Achilleion, ranked #299 of 7,738 worldwide in the atlas's fame ranking — 82 km west from Ioannina.

What is the oldest castle near Ioannina?

The oldest dated landmark in the circle is Trikala Castle, founded c. 546 — 79 km east. Earlier structures may have existed; this is the oldest with a documented founding year.

Nearby city guides: Vlorë (146 km) · Patras (175 km) · Tirana (205 km) · Thessaloniki (208 km). See also medieval castles · all rankings · castles by country.