Castlemap

🇵🇱 Poland

Castles near Legnica

97 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 Piast Castle (Legnica), 1 km north-east of the city centre; the most famous is Książ Castle and park complex — #140 of 8,133 worldwide — 42 km south. The oldest dated site in the circle is Leśnica Castle, founded 1132.

The 100 km circle reaches into 2 countries — Poland (85), Czech Republic (12).

Within 25 km of Legnica

Day trips: 25–60 km

+ 26 more in this range — every one is on the interactive map.

Farther afield: 60–100 km

+ 41 more in this range — every one is on the interactive map.

Distances are straight-line from the city centre. City coordinates and population: Wikidata Q106274.

Frequently asked questions

How many castles are near Legnica?

The Castlemap atlas maps 97 landmarks (46 castles · 6 fortresses · 9 palaces & châteaux · 36 ruins) within 100 km of the centre of Legnica, measured straight-line — a curated selection of well-documented landmarks, not a count of every fortification ever built.

What is the closest castle to Legnica?

Piast Castle (Legnica), a castle 1 km north-east of the city centre.

What is the most famous castle near Legnica?

Książ Castle and park complex, ranked #140 of 8,133 worldwide in the atlas's fame ranking — 42 km south from Legnica.

What is the oldest castle near Legnica?

The oldest dated landmark in the circle is Leśnica Castle, founded 1132 — 50 km east. Earlier structures may have existed; this is the oldest with a documented founding year.

Nearby city guides: Jelenia Góra (46 km) · Świdnica (47 km) · Wałbrzych (50 km) · Liberec (92 km). See also medieval castles · all rankings · castles by country.