Castlemap

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Castles near Ljubljana

83 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 Ljubljana Castle, 1 km south-east of the city centre; the most famous is Miramare Castle — #105 of 8,133 worldwide — 73 km south-west. The oldest dated site in the circle is Socerb Castle, founded c. 850.

The 100 km circle reaches into 4 countries — Slovenia (39), Austria (32), Italy (6), Croatia (6).

Within 25 km of Ljubljana

Day trips: 25–60 km

+ 1 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 Q437.

Frequently asked questions

How many castles are near Ljubljana?

The Castlemap atlas maps 83 landmarks (41 castles · 2 fortresses · 12 palaces & châteaux · 28 ruins) within 100 km of the centre of Ljubljana, measured straight-line — a curated selection of well-documented landmarks, not a count of every fortification ever built.

What is the closest castle to Ljubljana?

Ljubljana Castle, a castle 1 km south-east of the city centre.

What is the most famous castle near Ljubljana?

Miramare Castle, ranked #105 of 8,133 worldwide in the atlas's fame ranking — 73 km south-west from Ljubljana.

What is the oldest castle near Ljubljana?

The oldest dated landmark in the circle is Socerb Castle, founded c. 850 — 72 km south-west. Earlier structures may have existed; this is the oldest with a documented founding year.

Nearby city guides: Klagenfurt am Wörthersee (65 km) · Rijeka (80 km) · Villach (81 km) · Udine (98 km). See also medieval castles · all rankings · castles by country.