Castle Map

Poland

Castles near Legnica

110 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 (#139 of 9,035 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 (96), Czech Republic (14).

Within 25 km of Legnica

Day trips: 25–60 km

+ 32 more in this range: every one is on the interactive map.

Farther afield: 60–100 km

+ 48 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 Castle Map atlas maps 110 landmarks (41 castles · 5 fortresses · 22 palaces & châteaux · 42 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 #139 of 9,035 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.