Castle Map

Czech Republic

Castles near Plzeň

88 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 Radyně Castle, 9 km south-east of the city centre; the most famous is Prague Castle (#23 of 9,035 worldwide) 83 km north-east. The oldest dated site in the circle is Levý Hradec, founded c. 850.

The 100 km circle reaches into 2 countries: Czech Republic (85), Germany (3).

Within 25 km of Plzeň

Day trips: 25–60 km

+ 10 more in this range: every one is on the interactive map.

Farther afield: 60–100 km

+ 49 more in this range: every one is on the interactive map.

Distances are straight-line from the city centre. City coordinates and population: Wikidata Q43453.

Frequently asked questions

How many castles are near Plzeň?

The Castle Map atlas maps 88 landmarks (29 castles · 3 fortresses · 32 palaces & châteaux · 24 ruins) within 100 km of the centre of Plzeň, measured straight-line: a curated selection of well-documented landmarks, not a count of every fortification ever built.

What is the closest castle to Plzeň?

Radyně Castle, a ruin 9 km south-east of the city centre.

What is the most famous castle near Plzeň?

Prague Castle, ranked #23 of 9,035 worldwide in the atlas's fame ranking: 83 km north-east from Plzeň.

What is the oldest castle near Plzeň?

The oldest dated landmark in the circle is Levý Hradec, founded c. 850: 85 km north-east. Earlier structures may have existed; this is the oldest with a documented founding year.

Nearby city guides: Karlovy Vary (65 km) · Chomutov (80 km) · Prague (84 km) · Teplice (104 km). See also medieval castles · all rankings · castles by country.