The closest is Myeonghwalseong Fortress, 24 km south-west of the city centre; the most famous is Wolseong (#3,350 of 9,035 worldwide) 26 km south-west.
Every one of them stands in South Korea: the country page shows the full national picture.
South Korea
Castles near Pohang
18 castles, fortresses, palaces and ruins within 100 km of the city centre: every one on the interactive map, with photos, distances and directions.
Within 25 km of Pohang
- Gyeongju Eupseong
25 km south-west · Fortress
Gyeongjueupseong, also called Gyeongju Eupseong Fortress, is a Goryeo-era walled town in Gyeongju, South Korea.
- Myeonghwalseong Fortress
24 km south-west · Fortress
Myeonghwalseong or Myeonghwalsanseong was a Silla-era Korean fortress on the mountain Myeonghwalsan in what is now Gyeongju, South Korea.
Day trips: 25–60 km
- Wolseong
26 km south-west · Ruin
Wolseong or Wolseong Palace was a royal palace of Silla. It was located in what is now Gyeongju, South Korea.
- Ulsan Castle
53 km south · Ruin
Ulsan Castle is a Japanese style castle in Ulsan, South Korea which was constructed during the Japanese invasions of Korea by Katō Kiyomasa's army.
- Namsansinseong
27 km south-west · Fortress
Namsansinseong was a Silla-era Korean fortress located on the mountain Namsan in what is now Gyeongju, South Korea.
- Gwanmunseong
40 km south · Fortress
Kwanmunsŏng was a Unified Silla-era Korean fortress located in North and South Gyeongsang Province, South Korea.
- Gyeongju Busanseong
35 km south-west · Fortress
Pusansŏng was a Unified Silla–era Korean fortress on the mountain Busan in what is now Gyeongju, South Korea.
Farther afield: 60–100 km
- Geumjeongsanseong
88 km south · Fortress
Geumjeongsanseong is a Joseon-era Korean fortress on the mountain Geumjeongsan in Busan, South Korea. It is the largest fortress in Korea.
- Seosaengpo Castle
72 km south · Castle
Seosaengpo Castle is a waeseong built by Katō Kiyomasa during the Imjin and Jeongyu wars, in what is now Seosaeng-myeon, Ulju-gun, Ulsan Metropolitan…
- Gijang Japanese Castle
89 km south · Castle
Waeseong in Jukseong-ri, Gijang is located in Gijang-gun, Busan, South Korea.
- Dongnaeeupseong Fortress
95 km south · Fortress
Dongnaeeupseong is a Goryeo-era Korean fortress in Dongnae District, Busan, South Korea. it is located on the mountain Maansan.
- Gupo Waeseong
96 km south · Ruin
Gupo Waeseong is a waeseong built in the 2nd year of Bunroku in Buk-gu, Busan Metropolitan City, South Korea.
- Fortress site of Gyeongsang Jwasuyeong
98 km south · Ruin
The Fortress site of Gyeongsang Jwasuyeong is located in Suyeong-dong, Suyeong District, Busan, South Korea.
- Changnyeong Mokmasanseong Fortress
94 km south-west · Fortress
Mongmasansŏng was a Gaya–era ancient Korean fortress in what is now Changnyeong County, South Gyeongsang Province, South Korea.
- Changnyeong Hwawangsanseong Fortress
92 km south-west · Fortress
Hwawangsansŏng is an ancient Korean fortress on the mountain Hwawangsan in Changnyeong County, South Gyeongsang Province, South Korea.
- Gimhae Bansanseong
97 km south-west · Fortress
Punsansŏng is a Gaya-era Korean fortress on the mountain Bunsan in what is now Gimhae, South Korea.
- Palgeosanseong Fortress
73 km west · Fortress
Palgeosanseong Fortress is a mountain fortress of the Three Kingdoms period located on Mount Hamji in Nogok-dong, Buk District, Daegu.
- Daedeoksanseong Fortress
75 km west · Fortress
Daedeoksanseong Fortress is a Unified Silla mountain fortress located on Apsan in Daemyeong-dong, Nam District, Daegu.
Distances are straight-line from the city centre. City coordinates and population: Wikidata Q42157.
Frequently asked questions
How many castles are near Pohang?
The Castle Map atlas maps 18 landmarks (2 castles · 12 fortresses · 4 ruins) within 100 km of the centre of Pohang, measured straight-line: a curated selection of well-documented landmarks, not a count of every fortification ever built.
What is the closest castle to Pohang?
Myeonghwalseong Fortress, a fortress 24 km south-west of the city centre.
What is the most famous castle near Pohang?
Wolseong, ranked #3,350 of 9,035 worldwide in the atlas's fame ranking: 26 km south-west from Pohang.
Nearby city guides: Gyeongju (24 km) · Ulsan (54 km) · Daegu (71 km) · Busan (98 km). See also medieval castles · all rankings · castles by country.