Castle Map

Romania

Castles near Târgu Mureș

50 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 Castle of Târgu Mureș, 1 km south-east of the city centre; the most famous is Biertan fortified church (#1,700 of 9,035 worldwide) 46 km south. The oldest dated site in the circle is Dăbâca Fortress, founded c. 1050.

Every one of them stands in Romania: the country page shows the full national picture.

Within 25 km of Târgu Mureș

Day trips: 25–60 km

+ 1 more in this range: every one is on the interactive map.

Farther afield: 60–100 km

+ 17 more in this range: every one is on the interactive map.

Distances are straight-line from the city centre. City coordinates and population: Wikidata Q186349.

Frequently asked questions

How many castles are near Târgu Mureș?

The Castle Map atlas maps 50 landmarks (7 castles · 9 fortresses · 24 palaces & châteaux · 10 ruins) within 100 km of the centre of Târgu Mureș, measured straight-line: a curated selection of well-documented landmarks, not a count of every fortification ever built.

What is the closest castle to Târgu Mureș?

Castle of Târgu Mureș, a fortress 1 km south-east of the city centre.

What is the most famous castle near Târgu Mureș?

Biertan fortified church, ranked #1,700 of 9,035 worldwide in the atlas's fame ranking: 46 km south from Târgu Mureș.

What is the oldest castle near Târgu Mureș?

The oldest dated landmark in the circle is Dăbâca Fortress, founded c. 1050: 83 km north-west. Earlier structures may have existed; this is the oldest with a documented founding year.

Nearby city guides: Cluj-Napoca (78 km) · Sibiu (89 km) · Brașov (129 km) · Ploiești (212 km). See also medieval castles · all rankings · castles by country.