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Castles near Kaunas
16 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 Kaunas Fortress, 3 km west of the city centre; the most famous is Trakai Island Castle — #166 of 3,708 worldwide — 70 km south-east. The oldest dated site in the circle is Gediminas' Tower, founded 1301.
Every one of them stands in Lithuania — the country page shows the full national picture.
Within 25 km of Kaunas
- Kaunas Castle
3 km west · Castle
Kaunas Castle is a medieval castle in Kaunas, the second-largest city in Lithuania.
- Kaunas Fortress
3 km west · Fortress
Kaunas Fortress is the remains of a fortress complex in Kaunas, Lithuania. It was constructed and renovated between 1882 and 1915 to protect the…
Day trips: 25–60 km
- Kernavė
59 km east · Ruin · #285 worldwide
Kernavė was a medieval capital of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania and today is a tourist attraction and an archeological site.
- Siesikai Castle
57 km north-east · Castle
Siesikai Castle is a residential castle near Siesikai, Ukmergė district, Lithuania.
- Raudonė Castle
56 km north-west · Castle
Raudonė Castle is a residential castle of the 19th century in Raudonė, Lithuania.
Farther afield: 60–100 km
- Trakai Island Castle
70 km south-east · Castle · #166 worldwide
Trakai Island Castle is an island castle located in Trakai, Lithuania, on an island in Lake Galvė.
- Gediminas' Tower
90 km east · Castle
Gediminas's Tower is the remaining part of the Upper Castle on top of the Gediminas Hill in Vilnius, Lithuania.
- Presidential Palace of Lithuania
90 km east · Palace & château
The Presidential Palace is the official residence and workplace of the president of Lithuania. Located in Vilnius Old Town, Lithuania.
- Palace of the Grand Dukes of Lithuania
90 km east · Palace & château
The Palace of the Grand Dukes of Lithuania is a palace in Vilnius, Lithuania.
- Vilnius Castle Complex
90 km east · Castle
The Vilnius Castle Complex is a group of cultural, and historic structures on the left bank of the Neris River, near its confluence with the Vilnia…
- Trakai Peninsula Castle
70 km south-east · Ruin
Trakai Peninsula Castle is one of the castles in Trakai, Lithuania. It is located on a peninsula between southern Lake Galvė and Lake Luka.
- Panemunė Castle
64 km west · Castle
Panemunė Castle is a historic castle situated on the banks of the Nemunas River, in the western part of Lithuania.
- Radvila Palace
90 km east · Palace & château
Radvilas Palace is a Late Renaissance palace in the Old Town of Vilnius, Lithuania.
- Slushko Palace
90 km east · Palace & château
Slushko Palace in Vilnius, Lithuania is a Baroque palace situated on the left bank of Neris River in the Old Town elderate, former Antakalnis suburb…
- Verkiai Palace
89 km east · Palace & château
Verkiai Palace is an 18th-century neoclassical mansion in Verkiai, Vilnius, Lithuania.
- Dubingiai Castle
98 km east · Castle
Dubingiai Castle was a residential castle in Dubingiai, Molėtai district, Lithuania.
Distances are straight-line from the city centre. City coordinates and population: Wikidata Q4115712.
Frequently asked questions
How many castles are near Kaunas?
The Castlemap atlas maps 16 landmarks (8 castles · 1 fortress · 5 palaces & châteaux · 2 ruins) within 100 km of the centre of Kaunas, measured straight-line — a curated selection of well-documented landmarks, not a count of every fortification ever built.
What is the closest castle to Kaunas?
Kaunas Fortress, a fortress 3 km west of the city centre.
What is the most famous castle near Kaunas?
Trakai Island Castle, ranked #166 of 3,708 worldwide in the atlas's fame ranking — 70 km south-east from Kaunas.
What is the oldest castle near Kaunas?
The oldest dated landmark in the circle is Gediminas' Tower, founded 1301 — 90 km east. Earlier structures may have existed; this is the oldest with a documented founding year.
Nearby city guides: Vilnius (90 km) · Kaliningrad (221 km) · Riga (228 km) · Baranavichy (239 km). See also medieval castles · all rankings · castles by country.