Castle Map

Poland

Castles near Opole

72 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 Opole Castle, 1 km west of the city centre; the most famous is Jasna Góra Monastery (#164 of 9,035 worldwide) 84 km east. The oldest dated site in the circle is Będzin Castle, founded c. 1050.

The 100 km circle reaches into 2 countries: Poland (63), Czech Republic (9).

Within 25 km of Opole

Day trips: 25–60 km

+ 7 more in this range: every one is on the interactive map.

Farther afield: 60–100 km

+ 37 more in this range: every one is on the interactive map.

Distances are straight-line from the city centre. City coordinates and population: Wikidata Q92212.

Frequently asked questions

How many castles are near Opole?

The Castle Map atlas maps 72 landmarks (30 castles · 3 fortresses · 18 palaces & châteaux · 21 ruins) within 100 km of the centre of Opole, measured straight-line: a curated selection of well-documented landmarks, not a count of every fortification ever built.

What is the closest castle to Opole?

Opole Castle, a ruin 1 km west of the city centre.

What is the most famous castle near Opole?

Jasna Góra Monastery, ranked #164 of 9,035 worldwide in the atlas's fame ranking: 84 km east from Opole.

What is the oldest castle near Opole?

The oldest dated landmark in the circle is Będzin Castle, founded c. 1050: 93 km south-east. Earlier structures may have existed; this is the oldest with a documented founding year.

Nearby city guides: Nysa (47 km) · Gliwice (67 km) · Rybnik (77 km) · Częstochowa (86 km). See also medieval castles · all rankings · castles by country.