Castle Map

Montenegro

Castles near Podgorica

25 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 Depedogen, 1 km south-west of the city centre; the most famous is Walls of Dubrovnik (#336 of 9,035 worldwide) 97 km west. The oldest dated site in the circle is Klobuk Fortress, founded c. 850.

The 100 km circle reaches into 4 countries: Montenegro (12), Croatia (6), Albania (5), Bosnia and Herzegovina (2).

Within 25 km of Podgorica

Day trips: 25–60 km

Farther afield: 60–100 km

Distances are straight-line from the city centre. City coordinates and population: Wikidata Q23564.

Frequently asked questions

How many castles are near Podgorica?

The Castle Map atlas maps 25 landmarks (2 castles · 12 fortresses · 4 palaces & châteaux · 7 ruins) within 100 km of the centre of Podgorica, measured straight-line: a curated selection of well-documented landmarks, not a count of every fortification ever built.

What is the closest castle to Podgorica?

Depedogen, a fortress 1 km south-west of the city centre.

What is the most famous castle near Podgorica?

Walls of Dubrovnik, ranked #336 of 9,035 worldwide in the atlas's fame ranking: 97 km west from Podgorica.

What is the oldest castle near Podgorica?

The oldest dated landmark in the circle is Klobuk Fortress, founded c. 850: 66 km north-west. Earlier structures may have existed; this is the oldest with a documented founding year.

Nearby city guides: Nikšić (45 km) · Shkodër (46 km) · Prizren (124 km) · Durrës (126 km). See also medieval castles · all rankings · castles by country.