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Castles near Seoul

8 castles, fortresses, palaces and ruins within 100 km of the city centre — every one on the interactive map, with photos, distances and directions.

See them on the map →Castles in South Korea →

The closest is Deoksugung, 1 km north-west of the city centre; the most famous is Gyeongbokgung — #54 of 3,708 worldwide — 2 km north-west.

Every one of them stands in South Korea — the country page shows the full national picture.

Within 25 km of Seoul

Gyeongbokgung
2 km north-west · Palace & château · #54 worldwide
Gyeongbokgung is a former royal palace in Seoul, South Korea. Established in 1395, it was the first royal palace of the Joseon dynasty, and is now…
Changdeokgung
2 km north · Palace & château · #79 worldwide
Changdeokgung is a former royal palace in Seoul, South Korea. A UNESCO World Heritage Site and a Historic Site of South Korea, it is among the best…
Deoksugung
1 km north-west · Palace & château · #241 worldwide
Deoksugung, also called Deoksu Palace or Deoksugung Palace, is a former royal palace in Seoul, South Korea.
Namhansanseong
19 km south-east · Fortress · #329 worldwide
Namhansanseong is a historic Korean fortress city in Gwangju, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea.
Changgyeonggung
2 km north · Palace & château · #339 worldwide
Changgyeonggung is a palace located in Seoul, South Korea. The palace was built in the mid-15th century by King Sejong for his father, Taejong.
Gyeonghuigung
2 km north-west · Palace & château
Gyeonghuigung is a palace located in Seoul, South Korea. It was one of the "Five Grand Palaces" built by the Joseon Dynasty.
Unhyeongung
2 km north · Palace & château
Unhyeongung, also known as Unhyeongung Royal Residence, is a former Korean royal residence located at 114-10 Unni-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul.

Day trips: 25–60 km

Hwaseong Fortress
31 km south · Fortress · #145 worldwide
Hwaseong Fortress or Suwon Hwaseong is a Korean fortress surrounding the centre of Suwon, the provincial capital of Gyeonggi Province, South Korea.

Distances are straight-line from the city centre. City coordinates and population: Wikidata Q8684.

Frequently asked questions

How many castles are near Seoul?

The Castlemap atlas maps 8 landmarks (2 fortresses · 6 palaces & châteaux) 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 #54 of 3,708 worldwide in the atlas's fame ranking — 2 km north-west from Seoul.