Castle Map

Portugal

Castles near Vila Nova de Famalicão

41 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 Faria, 14 km north-west of the city centre; the most famous is Castle of Guimarães — #636 of 9,079 worldwide — 19 km east. The oldest dated site in the circle is Citânia de Sanfins, founded c. 450 BC.

The 100 km circle reaches into 2 countries — Portugal (34), Spain (7).

Within 25 km of Vila Nova de Famalicão

Day trips: 25–60 km

Farther afield: 60–100 km

+ 10 more in this range — every one is on the interactive map.

Distances are straight-line from the city centre. City coordinates and population: Wikidata Q551658.

Frequently asked questions

How many castles are near Vila Nova de Famalicão?

The Castle Map atlas maps 41 landmarks (24 castles · 5 fortresses · 6 palaces & châteaux · 6 ruins) within 100 km of the centre of Vila Nova de Famalicão, measured straight-line — a curated selection of well-documented landmarks, not a count of every fortification ever built.

What is the closest castle to Vila Nova de Famalicão?

Castle of Faria, a castle 14 km north-west of the city centre.

What is the most famous castle near Vila Nova de Famalicão?

Castle of Guimarães, ranked #636 of 9,079 worldwide in the atlas's fame ranking — 19 km east from Vila Nova de Famalicão.

What is the oldest castle near Vila Nova de Famalicão?

The oldest dated landmark in the circle is Citânia de Sanfins, founded c. 450 BC — 15 km south-east. Earlier structures may have existed; this is the oldest with a documented founding year.

Nearby city guides: Barcelos (15 km) · Braga (17 km) · Guimarães (19 km) · Paredes (29 km). See also medieval castles · all rankings · castles by country.