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Castles near Niš
8 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 Niš Fortress, 1 km north of the city centre; the most famous is Belogradchik Fortress — #470 of 3,708 worldwide — 72 km north-east. The oldest dated site in the circle is Novo Brdo Fortress, founded 1285.
The 100 km circle reaches into 3 countries — Serbia (5), Kosovo (2), Bulgaria (1).
Within 25 km of Niš
- Niš Fortress
1 km north · Fortress
Niš Fortress is a fortress in the city of Niš, Serbia. It is a complex and important cultural and historical monument.
Day trips: 25–60 km
- Pirot Fortress
58 km east · Fortress
Pirot Fortress is situated in Pirot, Serbia. It was supposed to serve as a defense along the ancient Roman road called Via Militaris which connected…
- Soko Grad
35 km north · Fortress
Soko Grad, also known as Sokolac, is a medieval city and fortress 2 km east of the spa town of Sokobanja, Serbia.
- Kruševac Fortress
55 km north-west · Ruin
Kruševac Fortress or City of Prince Lazar was a medieval fortified town in Kruševac, Serbia, former capital of Prince Lazar.
Farther afield: 60–100 km
- Belogradchik Fortress
72 km north-east · Fortress
The Belogradchik Fortress, also known as Kaleto, is an ancient fortress located on the north slopes of the Balkan Mountains, close to the…
- Novo Brdo Fortress
87 km south-west · Fortress
Novo Brdo Fortress is a medieval Serbian fortress in Kosovo. Its ruins are located near the town of Novo Brdo, about 40 kilometres east of Pristina.
- Koznik
79 km west · Castle
Koznik Castle is a medieval castle in central Serbia, 10 km northwest from the town of Aleksandrovac, on a hillside of Kopaonik, on the right bank in…
- Vushtrri Castle
93 km south-west · Castle
The Vushtrri Castle or Old Tower are city fortifications in Vushtrri, Kosovo. It was the seat of despot Đurađ Branković.
Distances are straight-line from the city centre. City coordinates and population: Wikidata Q129259.
Frequently asked questions
How many castles are near Niš?
The Castlemap atlas maps 8 landmarks (2 castles · 5 fortresses · 1 ruin) within 100 km of the centre of Niš, measured straight-line — a curated selection of well-documented landmarks, not a count of every fortification ever built.
What is the closest castle to Niš?
Niš Fortress, a fortress 1 km north of the city centre.
What is the most famous castle near Niš?
Belogradchik Fortress, ranked #470 of 3,708 worldwide in the atlas's fame ranking — 72 km north-east from Niš.
What is the oldest castle near Niš?
The oldest dated landmark in the circle is Novo Brdo Fortress, founded 1285 — 87 km south-west. Earlier structures may have existed; this is the oldest with a documented founding year.
Nearby city guides: Pristina (94 km) · Belgrade (202 km) · Podgorica (236 km) · Novi Sad (272 km). See also medieval castles · all rankings · castles by country.