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Castles near Suwon
20 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 Hwaseong Fortress, 1 km south of the city centre; the most famous is Changdeokgung — #76 of 5,479 worldwide — 33 km north. The oldest dated site in the circle is Gyeongbokgung, founded 1395.
Every one of them stands in South Korea — the country page shows the full national picture.
Within 25 km of Suwon
- Hwaseong Fortress
1 km south · Fortress · #137 worldwide
Hwaseong Fortress or Suwon Hwaseong is a Korean fortress surrounding the centre of Suwon, the provincial capital of Gyeonggi Province, South Korea.
- Doksanseong
11 km south · Fortress
Toksansŏng or Doksan Fortress is an early modern Korean hill fort located in Osan, South Korea.
Day trips: 25–60 km
- Changdeokgung
33 km north · Palace & château · #76 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
31 km north · Palace & château · #228 worldwide
Deoksugung, also called Deoksu Palace or Deoksugung Palace, is a former royal palace in Seoul, South Korea.
- Changgyeonggung
33 km north · Palace & château · #313 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
32 km north · 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
32 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.
- Gyeongbokgung
33 km north · Palace & château
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…
- Namhansanseong
26 km north-east · Fortress
Namhansanseong is a historic Korean fortress city in Gwangju, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea.
- Haengjusanseong
38 km north-west · Fortress
Haengjusanseong is an ancient Korean fortress in Deogyang District, Goyang, South Korea.
- Achasanseong
31 km north · Fortress
Achasanseong is a Three Kingdoms-era earthen Korean fortress on the mountain Achasan, in Seoul, South Korea.
- Mongchontoseong
28 km north · Fortress
Mongchontoseong is an ancient earthen rampart dating from the Baekje period. It is located what is now in the Olympic Park of Seoul, South Korea.
- Pungnaptoseong
29 km north · Fortress
Pungnaptoseong is a flat earthen wall built at the edge of the Han River in modern-day Pungnap-dong, Songpa-gu, Seoul, South Korea.
- Bukhansanseong
40 km north · Fortress
Bukhansanseong is a Joseon-era Korean fortress in Bukhansan National Park, South Korea.
+ 2 more in this range — every one is on the interactive map.
Farther afield: 60–100 km
- Gongsanseong
92 km south · Fortress
Gongsanseong is a castle in Gongju, South Chungcheong Province, South Korea.
- Ganghwa Sanseong
70 km north-west · Fortress
Ganghwasanseong Fortress was a fortress that started construction in 1232 to serve as the capital of the Goryeo kingdom.
Distances are straight-line from the city centre. City coordinates and population: Wikidata Q20714.
Frequently asked questions
How many castles are near Suwon?
The Castlemap atlas maps 20 landmarks (2 castles · 12 fortresses · 6 palaces & châteaux) within 100 km of the centre of Suwon, measured straight-line — a curated selection of well-documented landmarks, not a count of every fortification ever built.
What is the closest castle to Suwon?
Hwaseong Fortress, a fortress 1 km south of the city centre.
What is the most famous castle near Suwon?
Changdeokgung, ranked #76 of 5,479 worldwide in the atlas's fame ranking — 33 km north from Suwon.
What is the oldest castle near Suwon?
The oldest dated landmark in the circle is Gyeongbokgung, founded 1395 — 33 km north. Earlier structures may have existed; this is the oldest with a documented founding year.
Nearby city guides: Ansan (17 km) · Seoul (31 km) · Pyeongtaek (33 km) · Icheon (38 km). See also medieval castles · all rankings · castles by country.