Castle Map

Russia

Castles near Saint Petersburg

47 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 Peter and Paul Fortress, 1 km east of the city centre; the most famous is Winter Palace (#29 of 9,035 worldwide) 1 km south. The oldest dated site in the circle is Koporye, founded 1237.

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

Within 25 km of Saint Petersburg

+ 19 more in this range: every one is on the interactive map.

Day trips: 25–60 km

+ 2 more in this range: every one is on the interactive map.

Farther afield: 60–100 km

Distances are straight-line from the city centre. City coordinates and population: Wikidata Q656.

Frequently asked questions

How many castles are near Saint Petersburg?

The Castle Map atlas maps 47 landmarks (1 castle · 8 fortresses · 34 palaces & châteaux · 4 ruins) within 100 km of the centre of Saint Petersburg, measured straight-line: a curated selection of well-documented landmarks, not a count of every fortification ever built.

What is the closest castle to Saint Petersburg?

Peter and Paul Fortress, a fortress 1 km east of the city centre.

What is the most famous castle near Saint Petersburg?

Winter Palace, ranked #29 of 9,035 worldwide in the atlas's fame ranking: 1 km south from Saint Petersburg.

What is the oldest castle near Saint Petersburg?

The oldest dated landmark in the circle is Koporye, founded 1237: 77 km west. Earlier structures may have existed; this is the oldest with a documented founding year.

Nearby city guides: Helsinki (299 km). See also medieval castles · all rankings · castles by country.