The closest is Arad Fort, 6 km north-east of the city centre; the most famous is Qal'at al-Bahrain — #706 of 8,133 worldwide — 7 km west.
The 100 km circle reaches into 3 countries — Bahrain (4), Saudi Arabia (2), Qatar (1).
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Castles near Manama
7 castles, fortresses, palaces and ruins within 100 km of the city centre — every one on the interactive map, with photos, distances and directions.
Within 25 km of Manama
- Qal'at al-Bahrain
7 km west · Ruin
The Qal'at al-Bahrain, also known as the Bahrain Fort or Portuguese Fort, is an archaeological site located in Bahrain.
- Arad Fort
6 km north-east · Fortress
Arad Fort is a 15th-century fort in Arad, Bahrain. Formerly guarding a separate island of its own, the fort and its surroundings have since been…
- Riffa Fort
11 km south · Fortress
Riffa Fort also known as, Shaikh Salman bin Ahmed Fateh Fort or Qal'at ar-Riffa, is a fort in Riffa, Bahrain.
- Al-Sakhir Palace
18 km south · Palace & château
Al-Sakhir Palace, also known as Sakhir Palace, is a palace in the Sakhir desert region of western Bahrain.
Day trips: 25–60 km
- Zubarah Fort
53 km south-east · Fortress
Al Zubara Fort is a historic military fortress located in Zubarah, northern Qatar.
Farther afield: 60–100 km
- Tarout Castle
65 km north-west · Ruin
Tarout Castle, also known as Tarut Palace, Tarut Fort, Portuguese Fort, is an archaeological site in Qatif, Saudi Arabia.
- Qatif Castle
69 km north-west · Castle
Qal'at al-Qatif, also known as Hadaret Qatif, Qasbet Al-Qatif, Madenet Al-Qatef Al Mohasana, Al-Farda, or Al-Mahfouza, was an ancient fortress…
Distances are straight-line from the city centre. City coordinates and population: Wikidata Q3882.
Frequently asked questions
How many castles are near Manama?
The Castlemap atlas maps 7 landmarks (1 castle · 3 fortresses · 1 palace & château · 2 ruins) within 100 km of the centre of Manama, measured straight-line — a curated selection of well-documented landmarks, not a count of every fortification ever built.
What is the closest castle to Manama?
Arad Fort, a fortress 6 km north-east of the city centre.
What is the most famous castle near Manama?
Qal'at al-Bahrain, ranked #706 of 8,133 worldwide in the atlas's fame ranking — 7 km west from Manama.
See also medieval castles · all rankings · castles by country.