Castle Map

Portugal

Castles near Viseu

45 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 (#633 of 9,040 worldwide) 93 km north. The oldest dated site in the circle is Citânia de Sanfins, founded c. 450 BC.

The 100 km circle reaches into 2 countries: Portugal (44), Spain (1).

Day trips: 25–60 km

Farther afield: 60–100 km

+ 23 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 Castle Map atlas maps 45 landmarks (31 castles · 3 fortresses · 5 palaces & châteaux · 6 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 #633 of 9,040 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 Citânia de Sanfins, founded c. 450 BC: 84 km north-west. Earlier structures may have existed; this is the oldest with a documented founding year.

Nearby city guides: Paredes (70 km) · Vila Real (72 km) · Guimarães (93 km) · Vila Nova de Famalicão (98 km). See also medieval castles · all rankings · castles by country.