Castle Map

South Korea

Castles near Seoul

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 Deoksugung, 1 km north-west of the city centre; the most famous is Gyeongbokgung (#61 of 9,035 worldwide) 2 km north-west. The oldest dated site in the circle is Bukhansanseong, founded 132.

The 100 km circle reaches into 2 countries: South Korea (19), North Korea (2).

Within 25 km of Seoul

+ 3 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 Q8684.

Frequently asked questions

How many castles are near Seoul?

The Castle Map atlas maps 21 landmarks (12 fortresses · 6 palaces & châteaux · 3 ruins) within 100 km of the centre of Seoul, measured straight-line: a curated selection of well-documented landmarks, not a count of every fortification ever built.

What is the closest castle to Seoul?

Deoksugung, a palace 1 km north-west of the city centre.

What is the most famous castle near Seoul?

Gyeongbokgung, ranked #61 of 9,035 worldwide in the atlas's fame ranking: 2 km north-west from Seoul.

What is the oldest castle near Seoul?

The oldest dated landmark in the circle is Bukhansanseong, founded 132: 9 km north. Earlier structures may have existed; this is the oldest with a documented founding year.

Nearby city guides: Ansan (30 km) · Suwon (31 km) · Paju (34 km) · Icheon (51 km). See also medieval castles · all rankings · castles by country.