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Castles near Ostrava

64 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 Silesian Ostrava Castle, 1 km south-east of the city centre; the most famous is Orava Castle — #234 of 8,133 worldwide — 100 km south-east. The oldest dated site in the circle is Zamek Piastów Kozielskich, founded 1222.

The 100 km circle reaches into 3 countries — Poland (32), Czech Republic (19), Slovakia (13).

Within 25 km of Ostrava

Day trips: 25–60 km

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 Q8385.

Frequently asked questions

How many castles are near Ostrava?

The Castlemap atlas maps 64 landmarks (29 castles · 1 fortress · 7 palaces & châteaux · 27 ruins) within 100 km of the centre of Ostrava, measured straight-line — a curated selection of well-documented landmarks, not a count of every fortification ever built.

What is the closest castle to Ostrava?

Silesian Ostrava Castle, a castle 1 km south-east of the city centre.

What is the most famous castle near Ostrava?

Orava Castle, ranked #234 of 8,133 worldwide in the atlas's fame ranking — 100 km south-east from Ostrava.

What is the oldest castle near Ostrava?

The oldest dated landmark in the circle is Zamek Piastów Kozielskich, founded 1222 — 57 km north. Earlier structures may have existed; this is the oldest with a documented founding year.

Nearby city guides: Rybnik (31 km) · Bielsko-Biała (54 km) · Gliwice (58 km) · Katowice (68 km). See also medieval castles · all rankings · castles by country.