Castle Map

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Castles near Sarajevo

21 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 Žuta Tabija, 2 km east of the city centre; the most famous is Daorson (#1,157 of 9,035 worldwide) 92 km south-west. The oldest dated site in the circle is Borač Castle, founded 1244.

Every one of them stands in Bosnia and Herzegovina: the country page shows the full national picture.

Within 25 km of Sarajevo

Day trips: 25–60 km

Farther afield: 60–100 km

Distances are straight-line from the city centre. City coordinates and population: Wikidata Q11194.

Frequently asked questions

How many castles are near Sarajevo?

The Castle Map atlas maps 21 landmarks (4 castles · 11 fortresses · 6 ruins) within 100 km of the centre of Sarajevo, measured straight-line: a curated selection of well-documented landmarks, not a count of every fortification ever built.

What is the closest castle to Sarajevo?

Žuta Tabija, a fortress 2 km east of the city centre.

What is the most famous castle near Sarajevo?

Daorson, ranked #1,157 of 9,035 worldwide in the atlas's fame ranking: 92 km south-west from Sarajevo.

What is the oldest castle near Sarajevo?

The oldest dated landmark in the circle is Borač Castle, founded 1244: 46 km east. Earlier structures may have existed; this is the oldest with a documented founding year.

Nearby city guides: Nikšić (128 km) · Banja Luka (141 km) · Split (163 km) · Podgorica (172 km). See also medieval castles · all rankings · castles by country.