Castlemap

🇬🇪 Georgia

Castles near Tbilisi

27 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 Orbeliani Palace, 3 km south of the city centre; the most famous is Ananuri — #437 of 8,133 worldwide — 50 km north. The oldest dated site in the circle is Avranlo Fortress, founded c. 500 BC.

The 100 km circle reaches into 3 countries — Georgia (21), Armenia (4), Azerbaijan (2).

Within 25 km of Tbilisi

Day trips: 25–60 km

Farther afield: 60–100 km

Distances are straight-line from the city centre. City coordinates and population: Wikidata Q994.

Frequently asked questions

How many castles are near Tbilisi?

The Castlemap atlas maps 27 landmarks (6 castles · 9 fortresses · 2 palaces & châteaux · 10 ruins) within 100 km of the centre of Tbilisi, measured straight-line — a curated selection of well-documented landmarks, not a count of every fortification ever built.

What is the closest castle to Tbilisi?

Orbeliani Palace, a palace 3 km south of the city centre.

What is the most famous castle near Tbilisi?

Ananuri, ranked #437 of 8,133 worldwide in the atlas's fame ranking — 50 km north from Tbilisi.

What is the oldest castle near Tbilisi?

The oldest dated landmark in the circle is Avranlo Fortress, founded c. 500 BC — 76 km west. Earlier structures may have existed; this is the oldest with a documented founding year.

Nearby city guides: Gyumri (132 km) · Yerevan (173 km) · Ganja (175 km) · Kars (189 km). See also medieval castles · all rankings · castles by country.