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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.
The closest is Myeonghwalseong Fortress, 24 km south-west of the city centre; the most famous is Wolseong — #2,523 of 5,479 worldwide — 26 km south-west. The oldest dated site in the circle is Dongnaeeupseong Fortress, founded 1021.
Every one of them stands in South Korea — the country page shows the full national picture.
Within 25 km of Pohang
- Gyeongju Eupseong
25 km south-west · Castle
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 · Fortress
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 · Castle
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 · Castle
Namsansinseong was a Silla-era Korean fortress located on the mountain Namsan in what is now Gyeongju, South Korea.
- Gyeongju Busanseong
35 km south-west · Castle
Pusansŏng was a Unified Silla–era Korean fortress on the mountain Busan in what is now Gyeongju, South Korea.
- Gwanmunseong
40 km south · Castle
Kwanmunsŏng was a Unified Silla-era Korean fortress located in North and South Gyeongsang Province, 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.
- 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.
- Gijang Japanese Castle
89 km south · Castle
Waeseong in Jukseong-ri, Gijang is located in Gijang-gun, Busan, South Korea.
- Fortress site of Gyeongsang Jwasuyeong
98 km south · Fortress
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.
- Gimhae Bansanseong
97 km south-west · Castle
Punsansŏng is a Gaya-era Korean fortress on the mountain Bunsan in what is now Gimhae, 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.
- Seosaengpo Castle
72 km south · Castle
Distances are straight-line from the city centre. City coordinates and population: Wikidata Q42157.
Frequently asked questions
How many castles are near Pohang?
The Castlemap atlas maps 18 landmarks (9 castles · 9 fortresses) 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 #2,523 of 5,479 worldwide in the atlas's fame ranking — 26 km south-west from Pohang.
What is the oldest castle near Pohang?
The oldest dated landmark in the circle is Dongnaeeupseong Fortress, founded 1021 — 95 km south. Earlier structures may have existed; this is the oldest with a documented founding year.
Nearby city guides: Ulsan (54 km) · Daegu (71 km) · Busan (98 km) · Cheongju (181 km). See also medieval castles · all rankings · castles by country.