Castle Map

Czech Republic

Castles near Prague

138 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 Kinsky Palace, 1 km north of the city centre; the most famous is Prague Castle (#23 of 9,035 worldwide) 2 km west. The oldest dated site in the circle is Levý Hradec, founded c. 850.

The 100 km circle reaches into 2 countries: Czech Republic (133), Germany (5).

Within 25 km of Prague

+ 15 more in this range: every one is on the interactive map.

Day trips: 25–60 km

+ 22 more in this range: every one is on the interactive map.

Farther afield: 60–100 km

+ 65 more in this range: every one is on the interactive map.

Distances are straight-line from the city centre. City coordinates and population: Wikidata Q1085.

Frequently asked questions

How many castles are near Prague?

The Castle Map atlas maps 138 landmarks (40 castles · 6 fortresses · 50 palaces & châteaux · 42 ruins) within 100 km of the centre of Prague, measured straight-line: a curated selection of well-documented landmarks, not a count of every fortification ever built.

What is the closest castle to Prague?

Kinsky Palace, a palace 1 km north of the city centre.

What is the most famous castle near Prague?

Prague Castle, ranked #23 of 9,035 worldwide in the atlas's fame ranking: 2 km west from Prague.

What is the oldest castle near Prague?

The oldest dated landmark in the circle is Levý Hradec, founded c. 850: 10 km north. Earlier structures may have existed; this is the oldest with a documented founding year.

Nearby city guides: Ústí nad Labem (69 km) · Teplice (74 km) · Děčín (78 km) · Chomutov (83 km). See also medieval castles · all rankings · castles by country.