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Castles near Satu Mare
8 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 Ardud fortress, 15 km south of the city centre; the most famous is Palanok Castle — #866 of 3,708 worldwide — 73 km north. The oldest dated site in the circle is Castle Khust, founded 1353.
The 100 km circle reaches into 3 countries — Romania (4), Ukraine (2), Hungary (2).
Within 25 km of Satu Mare
- Ruins of Lónyai castle in Medieșu Aurit, Satu Mare
18 km east · Ruin
Heritage site in Satu Mare County, Romania
Day trips: 25–60 km
- Castle Khust
52 km north-east · Ruin
The Khust Castle is an abandoned castle located in the city of Khust in Zakarpattia Oblast in western Ukraine.
- Károlyi Mansion, Carei
34 km west · Castle
Károlyi Castle is a Gothic Revival castle located in Carei, Satu Mare County, Romania.
Farther afield: 60–100 km
- Palanok Castle
73 km north · Castle
The Palanok Castle or Mukachevo Castle is a historic castle in the city of Mukachevo in the western Ukrainian oblast of Zakarpattia.
- Gődény Castle, Balkány
77 km west · Castle
Distances are straight-line from the city centre. City coordinates and population: Wikidata Q185332.
Frequently asked questions
How many castles are near Satu Mare?
The Castlemap atlas maps 8 landmarks (4 castles · 1 fortress · 3 ruins) within 100 km of the centre of Satu Mare, measured straight-line — a curated selection of well-documented landmarks, not a count of every fortification ever built.
What is the closest castle to Satu Mare?
Ardud fortress, a fortress 15 km south of the city centre.
What is the most famous castle near Satu Mare?
Palanok Castle, ranked #866 of 3,708 worldwide in the atlas's fame ranking — 73 km north from Satu Mare.
What is the oldest castle near Satu Mare?
The oldest dated landmark in the circle is Castle Khust, founded 1353 — 52 km north-east. Earlier structures may have existed; this is the oldest with a documented founding year.
Nearby city guides: Baia Mare (53 km) · Nyíregyháza (89 km) · Uzhhorod (103 km) · Cluj-Napoca (125 km). See also medieval castles · all rankings · castles by country.