Castlemap

🇮🇹 Italy

Castles near Novara

63 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 Castello Sforzesco (Vigevano), 24 km south-east of the city centre; the most famous is Sforza Castle — #90 of 8,133 worldwide — 44 km east. The oldest dated site in the circle is Castelgrande, founded c. 75.

The 100 km circle reaches into 2 countries — Italy (59), Switzerland (4).

Within 25 km of Novara

Day trips: 25–60 km

+ 19 more in this range — every one is on the interactive map.

Farther afield: 60–100 km

+ 19 more in this range — every one is on the interactive map.

Distances are straight-line from the city centre. City coordinates and population: Wikidata Q6046.

Frequently asked questions

How many castles are near Novara?

The Castlemap atlas maps 63 landmarks (34 castles · 1 fortress · 25 palaces & châteaux · 3 ruins) within 100 km of the centre of Novara, measured straight-line — a curated selection of well-documented landmarks, not a count of every fortification ever built.

What is the closest castle to Novara?

Castello Sforzesco (Vigevano), a castle 24 km south-east of the city centre.

What is the most famous castle near Novara?

Sforza Castle, ranked #90 of 8,133 worldwide in the atlas's fame ranking — 44 km east from Novara.

What is the oldest castle near Novara?

The oldest dated landmark in the circle is Castelgrande, founded c. 75 — 88 km north. Earlier structures may have existed; this is the oldest with a documented founding year.

Nearby city guides: Milan (44 km) · Lugano (68 km) · Turin (85 km) · Brescia (125 km). See also medieval castles · all rankings · castles by country.