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Castles near Viseu
24 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 Linhares, 40 km east of the city centre; the most famous is Castle of Guimarães — #512 of 5,479 worldwide — 93 km north. The oldest dated site in the circle is Castle of Penamacor, founded 1199.
The 100 km circle reaches into 2 countries — Portugal (23), Spain (1).
Day trips: 25–60 km
- Castle of Belmonte
58 km south-east · Castle
The Castle of Belmonte is a medieval castle located in the municipality of Belmonte, Castelo Branco district in Portugal.
- Castelo de Penedono
57 km north-east · Castle
The Castle of Penedono is a medieval castle located in the civil parish of Penedono e Granja, in the municipality of Penedono, Portuguese district of…
- Castle of Linhares
40 km east · Castle
The Castle of Linhares is a medieval castle in the civil parish of Linhares, municipality of Celorico da Beira, in the Portuguese district of Guarda.
- Castle of Trancoso
50 km east · Castle
Castelo de Trancoso is a castle in Portugal. It is classified as a National Monument.
Farther afield: 60–100 km
- Castle of Guimarães
93 km north · Castle
The Castle of Guimarães is the principal medieval castle in the municipality Guimarães, in the northern region of Portugal.
- Mateus Palace
73 km north · Palace & château
The Mateus Palace is a palace located in the civil parish of Mateus, municipality of Vila Real, Portugal.
- Castle of Santa Maria da Feira
61 km north-west · Castle
The Castle of Santa Maria da Feira is a Portuguese castle in the municipality of Santa Maria da Feira, district of Aveiro.
- Fort of São Francisco do Queijo
87 km north-west · Fortress
The Fort of São Francisco Xavier, commonly known as the 'Castelo do Queijo', is a fortification situated on the coast of the civil parish of…
- Castle of Almeida
85 km east · Ruin
The Castle/Fortress of Almeida is a fortress/castle situated in the civil parish of Almeida, in the municipality of Almeida in the Portuguese…
- Castle of Monsanto
97 km south-east · Castle
The Castle of Monsanto is a medieval castle located in the civil parish of Monsanto e Idanha-a-Velha, in the municipality of Idanha-a-Nova,…
- Castle of Castelo Rodrigo
84 km east · Castle
The Castle of Castelo Rodrigo is a medieval castle in the civil parish of Castelo Rodrigo in the municipality of Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo,…
- Castle of Castelo Branco
99 km south · Castle
The Castle of Castelo Branco is a Portuguese medieval castle in civil parish of Castelo Branco, in the municipality of the same name, in the Centro…
- Castle of Soure
90 km south-west · Castle
The Castle of Soure is a Portuguese castle in the civil parish of Soure, municipality of Soure, district of Coimbra.
- Royal Fortress of the Concepcion
94 km east · Fortress
The fortress of Real Fuerte de la Concepción is a star fortress built in the Vaubanesque style. It is located 0.
- Castle of Arnóia
79 km north · Castle
The Castle of Arnóia, also known as the Castle of Arnoia, the Castle of the Moors or the Castle of Moreira, is a castle located in the civil parish…
- Castle of Penamacor
84 km south-east · Castle
The Castle of Penamacor is a medieval castle located in the civil parish of Penamacor, in the municipality of Penamacor, Portuguese district of…
+ 8 more in this range — every one is on the interactive map.
Distances are straight-line from the city centre. City coordinates and population: Wikidata Q117676.
Frequently asked questions
How many castles are near Viseu?
The Castlemap atlas maps 24 landmarks (19 castles · 2 fortresses · 1 palace & château · 2 ruins) within 100 km of the centre of Viseu, measured straight-line — a curated selection of well-documented landmarks, not a count of every fortification ever built.
What is the closest castle to Viseu?
Castle of Linhares, a castle 40 km east of the city centre.
What is the most famous castle near Viseu?
Castle of Guimarães, ranked #512 of 5,479 worldwide in the atlas's fame ranking — 93 km north from Viseu.
What is the oldest castle near Viseu?
The oldest dated landmark in the circle is Castle of Penamacor, founded 1199 — 84 km south-east. Earlier structures may have existed; this is the oldest with a documented founding year.
Nearby city guides: Braga (106 km) · Vila Franca de Xira (211 km) · Badajoz (214 km) · Lisbon (241 km). See also medieval castles · all rankings · castles by country.