Castle Map

Brazil

Castles near Rio de Janeiro

20 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 Palace of Itamaraty, 2 km north-east of the city centre; the most famous is Fort Copacabana (#718 of 9,079 worldwide) 9 km south. The oldest dated site in the circle is Fort Coligny, founded 1555.

Every one of them stands in Brazil: the country page shows the full national picture.

Within 25 km of Rio de Janeiro

+ 6 more in this range: every one is on the interactive map.

Day trips: 25–60 km

Farther afield: 60–100 km

Distances are straight-line from the city centre. City coordinates and population: Wikidata Q8678.

Frequently asked questions

How many castles are near Rio de Janeiro?

The Castle Map atlas maps 20 landmarks (3 castles · 9 fortresses · 7 palaces & châteaux · 1 ruin) within 100 km of the centre of Rio de Janeiro, measured straight-line: a curated selection of well-documented landmarks, not a count of every fortification ever built.

What is the closest castle to Rio de Janeiro?

Palace of Itamaraty, a palace 2 km north-east of the city centre.

What is the most famous castle near Rio de Janeiro?

Fort Copacabana, ranked #718 of 9,079 worldwide in the atlas's fame ranking: 9 km south from Rio de Janeiro.

What is the oldest castle near Rio de Janeiro?

The oldest dated landmark in the circle is Fort Coligny, founded 1555: 5 km east. Earlier structures may have existed; this is the oldest with a documented founding year.

Nearby city guides: Japeri (55 km) · Teresópolis (61 km). See also medieval castles · all rankings · castles by country.