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Castles near Vilnius
20 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 Radvila Palace, 1 km south of the city centre; the most famous is Trakai Island Castle — #166 of 3,708 worldwide — 23 km west. The oldest dated site in the circle is Gediminas' Tower, founded 1301.
The 100 km circle reaches into 2 countries — Lithuania (16), Belarus (4).
Within 25 km of Vilnius
- Trakai Island Castle
23 km west · Castle · #166 worldwide
Trakai Island Castle is an island castle located in Trakai, Lithuania, on an island in Lake Galvė.
- Gediminas' Tower
1 km east · Castle
Gediminas's Tower is the remaining part of the Upper Castle on top of the Gediminas Hill in Vilnius, Lithuania.
- Presidential Palace of Lithuania
1 km south-east · Palace & château
The Presidential Palace is the official residence and workplace of the president of Lithuania. Located in Vilnius Old Town, Lithuania.
- Palace of the Grand Dukes of Lithuania
1 km east · Palace & château
The Palace of the Grand Dukes of Lithuania is a palace in Vilnius, Lithuania.
- Vilnius Castle Complex
1 km east · Castle
The Vilnius Castle Complex is a group of cultural, and historic structures on the left bank of the Neris River, near its confluence with the Vilnia…
- Trakai Peninsula Castle
23 km west · Ruin
Trakai Peninsula Castle is one of the castles in Trakai, Lithuania. It is located on a peninsula between southern Lake Galvė and Lake Luka.
- Radvila Palace
1 km south · Palace & château
Radvilas Palace is a Late Renaissance palace in the Old Town of Vilnius, Lithuania.
- Slushko Palace
1 km east · Palace & château
Slushko Palace in Vilnius, Lithuania is a Baroque palace situated on the left bank of Neris River in the Old Town elderate, former Antakalnis suburb…
- Verkiai Palace
7 km north · Palace & château
Verkiai Palace is an 18th-century neoclassical mansion in Verkiai, Vilnius, Lithuania.
Day trips: 25–60 km
- Kernavė
35 km north-west · Ruin · #285 worldwide
Kernavė was a medieval capital of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania and today is a tourist attraction and an archeological site.
- Medininkai Castle
29 km south-east · Castle
Medininkai Castle, a medieval castle in Vilnius district, eastern Lithuania. Castle was built in the first half of the 14th century.
- Norviliškės Castle
60 km south-east · Castle
Norviliškės Castle, also called Norviliškės Manor is a Renaissance style castle and a former monastery in Norviliškės, Lithuania.
- Dubingiai Castle
43 km north · Castle
Dubingiai Castle was a residential castle in Dubingiai, Molėtai district, Lithuania.
Farther afield: 60–100 km
- Kaunas Castle
92 km west · Castle
Kaunas Castle is a medieval castle in Kaunas, the second-largest city in Lithuania.
- Kaunas Fortress
92 km west · Fortress
Kaunas Fortress is the remains of a fortress complex in Kaunas, Lithuania. It was constructed and renovated between 1882 and 1915 to protect the…
- Kreva Castle
77 km south-east · Ruin
Kreva Castle is the ruins of a major fortified residence of the rulers of Grand Duchy of Lithuania Gediminas and Algirdas in the village of Kreva,…
- Lida Castle
89 km south · Castle
Lida Castle is a historic, medieval castle in Lida, Grodno Region, western Belarus.
- Halshany Castle
68 km south-east · Ruin
Halshany or Holszany Castle is the ruined residence of the Sapieha magnate family in Halshany, Hrodna Voblast, Belarus.
- Siesikai Castle
83 km north-west · Castle
Siesikai Castle is a residential castle near Siesikai, Ukmergė district, Lithuania.
- Hieraniony Castle
67 km south · Ruin
Hieraniony or Gieraniony Castle is a ruined castle near the village of Hieraniony in Iwye District, Belarus.
Distances are straight-line from the city centre. City coordinates and population: Wikidata Q216.
Frequently asked questions
How many castles are near Vilnius?
The Castlemap atlas maps 20 landmarks (9 castles · 1 fortress · 5 palaces & châteaux · 5 ruins) within 100 km of the centre of Vilnius, measured straight-line — a curated selection of well-documented landmarks, not a count of every fortification ever built.
What is the closest castle to Vilnius?
Radvila Palace, a palace 1 km south of the city centre.
What is the most famous castle near Vilnius?
Trakai Island Castle, ranked #166 of 3,708 worldwide in the atlas's fame ranking — 23 km west from Vilnius.
What is the oldest castle near Vilnius?
The oldest dated landmark in the circle is Gediminas' Tower, founded 1301 — 1 km east. Earlier structures may have existed; this is the oldest with a documented founding year.
Nearby city guides: Kaunas (90 km) · Baranavichy (180 km) · Riga (262 km). See also medieval castles · all rankings · castles by country.