Castle Map

Italy

Castles near Venice

66 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 Ca' Pesaro, 1 km north of the city centre; the most famous is Doge's Palace (#54 of 9,035 worldwide) 1 km south-east. The oldest dated site in the circle is CastelBrando, founded 46.

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

Within 25 km of Venice

+ 30 more in this range: every one is on the interactive map.

Day trips: 25–60 km

Farther afield: 60–100 km

+ 9 more in this range: every one is on the interactive map.

Distances are straight-line from the city centre. City coordinates and population: Wikidata Q641.

Frequently asked questions

How many castles are near Venice?

The Castle Map atlas maps 66 landmarks (4 castles · 2 fortresses · 59 palaces & châteaux · 1 ruin) within 100 km of the centre of Venice, measured straight-line: a curated selection of well-documented landmarks, not a count of every fortification ever built.

What is the closest castle to Venice?

Ca' Pesaro, a palace 1 km north of the city centre.

What is the most famous castle near Venice?

Doge's Palace, ranked #54 of 9,035 worldwide in the atlas's fame ranking: 1 km south-east from Venice.

What is the oldest castle near Venice?

The oldest dated landmark in the circle is CastelBrando, founded 46: 61 km north. Earlier structures may have existed; this is the oldest with a documented founding year.

Nearby city guides: Padua (36 km) · Vicenza (62 km) · Ferrara (87 km) · Udine (99 km). See also medieval castles · all rankings · castles by country.