Castlemap

🇷🇴 Romania

Castles near Ploiești

19 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 Chindia Tower, 44 km west of the city centre; the most famous is Bran Castle — #42 of 8,133 worldwide — 82 km north-west. The oldest dated site in the circle is Prejmer fortified church, founded c. 1201.

Every one of them stands in Romania — the country page shows the full national picture.

Day trips: 25–60 km

Farther afield: 60–100 km

Distances are straight-line from the city centre. City coordinates and population: Wikidata Q179585.

Frequently asked questions

How many castles are near Ploiești?

The Castlemap atlas maps 19 landmarks (3 castles · 5 fortresses · 11 palaces & châteaux) within 100 km of the centre of Ploiești, measured straight-line — a curated selection of well-documented landmarks, not a count of every fortification ever built.

What is the closest castle to Ploiești?

Chindia Tower, a fortress 44 km west of the city centre.

What is the most famous castle near Ploiești?

Bran Castle, ranked #42 of 8,133 worldwide in the atlas's fame ranking — 82 km north-west from Ploiești.

What is the oldest castle near Ploiești?

The oldest dated landmark in the circle is Prejmer fortified church, founded c. 1201 — 89 km north. Earlier structures may have existed; this is the oldest with a documented founding year.

Nearby city guides: Bucharest (59 km) · Brașov (85 km) · Sibiu (175 km) · Târgu Mureș (212 km). See also medieval castles · all rankings · castles by country.