Castle Map

Belgium

Castles near Namur

161 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 Citadel of Namur, 1 km south of the city centre; the most famous is Royal Palace of Brussels (#225 of 9,035 worldwide) 55 km north-west. The oldest dated site in the circle is Castle of Vêves, founded c. 675.

The 100 km circle reaches into 5 countries: Belgium (113), Netherlands (38), Luxembourg (5), Germany (3), France (2).

Within 25 km of Namur

+ 2 more in this range: every one is on the interactive map.

Day trips: 25–60 km

+ 44 more in this range: every one is on the interactive map.

Farther afield: 60–100 km

+ 79 more in this range: every one is on the interactive map.

Distances are straight-line from the city centre. City coordinates and population: Wikidata Q134121.

Frequently asked questions

How many castles are near Namur?

The Castle Map atlas maps 161 landmarks (79 castles · 28 fortresses · 35 palaces & châteaux · 19 ruins) within 100 km of the centre of Namur, measured straight-line: a curated selection of well-documented landmarks, not a count of every fortification ever built.

What is the closest castle to Namur?

Citadel of Namur, a fortress 1 km south of the city centre.

What is the most famous castle near Namur?

Royal Palace of Brussels, ranked #225 of 9,035 worldwide in the atlas's fame ranking: 55 km north-west from Namur.

What is the oldest castle near Namur?

The oldest dated landmark in the circle is Castle of Vêves, founded c. 675: 29 km south. Earlier structures may have existed; this is the oldest with a documented founding year.

Nearby city guides: Leuven (47 km) · La Louvière (48 km) · Liège (53 km) · Brussels (56 km). See also medieval castles · all rankings · castles by country.