Castlemap

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Castles near Viana do Castelo

32 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 Forte da Ínsua, 18 km north of the city centre; the most famous is Castle of Guimarães — #644 of 7,738 worldwide — 53 km south-east. The oldest dated site in the circle is Castro of San Cibrao de Las, founded 200 BC.

The 100 km circle reaches into 2 countries — Portugal (20), Spain (12).

Within 25 km of Viana do Castelo

Day trips: 25–60 km

+ 3 more in this range — every one is on the interactive map.

Farther afield: 60–100 km

+ 3 more in this range — every one is on the interactive map.

Distances are straight-line from the city centre. City coordinates and population: Wikidata Q208158.

Frequently asked questions

How many castles are near Viana do Castelo?

The Castlemap atlas maps 32 landmarks (20 castles · 3 fortresses · 3 palaces & châteaux · 6 ruins) within 100 km of the centre of Viana do Castelo, measured straight-line — a curated selection of well-documented landmarks, not a count of every fortification ever built.

What is the closest castle to Viana do Castelo?

Forte da Ínsua, a fortress 18 km north of the city centre.

What is the most famous castle near Viana do Castelo?

Castle of Guimarães, ranked #644 of 7,738 worldwide in the atlas's fame ranking — 53 km south-east from Viana do Castelo.

What is the oldest castle near Viana do Castelo?

The oldest dated landmark in the circle is Castro of San Cibrao de Las, founded 200 BC — 99 km north-east. Earlier structures may have existed; this is the oldest with a documented founding year.

Nearby city guides: Barcelos (26 km) · Braga (38 km) · Vila Nova de Famalicão (41 km) · Guimarães (53 km). See also medieval castles · all rankings · castles by country.