Castlemap

🇵🇹 Portugal

Castles near Paredes

38 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 City walls of Porto, 24 km west of the city centre; the most famous is Castle of Guimarães — #644 of 7,738 worldwide — 28 km north. The oldest dated site in the circle is Episcopal Palace, Braga, founded 388.

The 100 km circle reaches into 2 countries — Portugal (34), Spain (4).

Within 25 km of Paredes

Day trips: 25–60 km

Farther afield: 60–100 km

+ 12 more in this range — every one is on the interactive map.

Distances are straight-line from the city centre. City coordinates and population: Wikidata Q631788.

Frequently asked questions

How many castles are near Paredes?

The Castlemap atlas maps 38 landmarks (25 castles · 4 fortresses · 4 palaces & châteaux · 5 ruins) within 100 km of the centre of Paredes, measured straight-line — a curated selection of well-documented landmarks, not a count of every fortification ever built.

What is the closest castle to Paredes?

City walls of Porto, a castle 24 km west of the city centre.

What is the most famous castle near Paredes?

Castle of Guimarães, ranked #644 of 7,738 worldwide in the atlas's fame ranking — 28 km north from Paredes.

What is the oldest castle near Paredes?

The oldest dated landmark in the circle is Episcopal Palace, Braga, founded 388 — 40 km north. Earlier structures may have existed; this is the oldest with a documented founding year.

Nearby city guides: Guimarães (27 km) · Vila Nova de Famalicão (29 km) · Braga (40 km) · Barcelos (44 km). See also medieval castles · all rankings · castles by country.