Castlemap

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Castles near Viterbo

77 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 Palazzo dei Papi di Viterbo, 1 km south-west of the city centre; the most famous is Castel Sant'Angelo — #17 of 7,738 worldwide — 65 km south-east. The oldest dated site in the circle is Servian Wall, founded 350 BC.

The 100 km circle reaches into 2 countries — Italy (75), Vatican City (2).

Within 25 km of Viterbo

Day trips: 25–60 km

Farther afield: 60–100 km

+ 60 more in this range — every one is on the interactive map.

Distances are straight-line from the city centre. City coordinates and population: Wikidata Q13395.

Frequently asked questions

How many castles are near Viterbo?

The Castlemap atlas maps 77 landmarks (11 castles · 4 fortresses · 59 palaces & châteaux · 3 ruins) within 100 km of the centre of Viterbo, measured straight-line — a curated selection of well-documented landmarks, not a count of every fortification ever built.

What is the closest castle to Viterbo?

Palazzo dei Papi di Viterbo, a palace 1 km south-west of the city centre.

What is the most famous castle near Viterbo?

Castel Sant'Angelo, ranked #17 of 7,738 worldwide in the atlas's fame ranking — 65 km south-east from Viterbo.

What is the oldest castle near Viterbo?

The oldest dated landmark in the circle is Servian Wall, founded 350 BC — 66 km south-east. Earlier structures may have existed; this is the oldest with a documented founding year.

Nearby city guides: Civitavecchia (43 km) · Terni (47 km) · Rome (66 km) · L'Aquila (106 km). See also medieval castles · all rankings · castles by country.