Castlemap

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Castles near Martin

73 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 Sklabiňa Castle, 7 km east of the city centre; the most famous is Orava Castle — #229 of 7,738 worldwide — 39 km north-east. The oldest dated site in the circle is Trenčín Castle, founded c. 1050.

The 100 km circle reaches into 3 countries — Slovakia (61), Poland (6), Czech Republic (6).

Within 25 km of Martin

Day trips: 25–60 km

+ 11 more in this range — every one is on the interactive map.

Farther afield: 60–100 km

+ 29 more in this range — every one is on the interactive map.

Distances are straight-line from the city centre. City coordinates and population: Wikidata Q27001.

Frequently asked questions

How many castles are near Martin?

The Castlemap atlas maps 73 landmarks (28 castles · 3 palaces & châteaux · 42 ruins) within 100 km of the centre of Martin, measured straight-line — a curated selection of well-documented landmarks, not a count of every fortification ever built.

What is the closest castle to Martin?

Sklabiňa Castle, a ruin 7 km east of the city centre.

What is the most famous castle near Martin?

Orava Castle, ranked #229 of 7,738 worldwide in the atlas's fame ranking — 39 km north-east from Martin.

What is the oldest castle near Martin?

The oldest dated landmark in the circle is Trenčín Castle, founded c. 1050 — 67 km west. Earlier structures may have existed; this is the oldest with a documented founding year.

Nearby city guides: Žilina (22 km) · Banská Bystrica (40 km) · Trenčín (67 km) · Bielsko-Biała (85 km). See also medieval castles · all rankings · castles by country.