The closest is Kanina Fortress, 3 km east of the city centre; the most famous is Berat Castle — #776 of 7,738 worldwide — 48 km north-east.
The 100 km circle reaches into 3 countries — Albania (12), Greece (5), Italy (1).
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Castles near Vlorë
18 castles, fortresses, palaces and ruins within 100 km of the city centre — every one on the interactive map, with photos, distances and directions.
Within 25 km of Vlorë
- Kanina Fortress
3 km east · Fortress
Kaninë Castle is a castle in the village Kaninë near Vlorë, in southwestern Albania.
Day trips: 25–60 km
- Berat Castle
48 km north-east · Fortress
Berat Castle, also referred to as the Citadel of Berat and castle quarter, is a fortress overlooking the town of Berat, Albania.
- Porto Palermo Fortress
50 km south-east · Fortress
Porto Palermo Castle is an Ottoman castle near Himarë in southern Albania. It is situated in the bay of Porto Palermo, a few kilometers south of…
- Borsh Fortress
53 km south-east · Fortress
Borsh Castle also known as Sopot Castle from the hill it is located, is a historic castle near the village Borsh, Albania, near the coast of the…
- Tomornitsa
60 km north-east · Castle
Tomornitsa, also known by the Bulgarian names Koprinista and Pronista, is an ancient fortress and an ex post facto Bulgarian fortress.
Farther afield: 60–100 km
- Gjirokastër Fortress
70 km south-east · Fortress
Gjirokastër Castle is a fortress in Gjirokastër, Albania which also includes a Bektashi tyrbe.
- Old Fortress of Corfu
99 km south-east · Fortress
The Old Fortress of Corfu is a Venetian fortress in the city of Corfu, Greece.
- Angelokastro
88 km south · Castle
Angelokastro (Greek: Αγγελόκαστρο; Venetian: Castel Sant'Angelo) is a Byzantine castle on the island of Corfu, Greece.
- Castello di Otranto
91 km west · Castle
The Castello di Otranto is the fortress of the town of Otranto in the Italian region of Apulia.
- Bashtovë Fortress
66 km north · Ruin
The Fortress of Bashtovë, also known in medieval times as Breg, Briego or Vrego is a medieval quadrangular fortress located close to the outflow of…
- Petrelë Fortress
95 km north · Fortress
Petrelë Castle is a castle in Petrelë, central Albania. Its history dates back to the 6th century, when it was built by the Byzantine emperor…
- Vivari Fortress
90 km south-east · Fortress
Ali Pasha Castle is a castle in Albania. It is named after Ali Pasha of Tepelenë who resided there until 1820.
- Corfu New Fortress
99 km south · Fortress
The New Fortress of Corfu is a Venetian fortress built on the hill of St. Mark in Corfu in stages.
- Palace of St. Michael and St. George
99 km south · Palace & château
The Palace of St. Michael and St. George is a palace in Corfu City on the island of Corfu, Greece.
- Durrës Castle
96 km north · Castle
Durrës Castle is the fortified old city of Durrës, Albania. It is enclosed by city walls built in the late 5th century, and repaired and reinforced…
- Lëkurësi Fortress
80 km south-east · Ruin
Lëkurësi Castle is a ruined Ottoman Turkish castle near Sarandë, southern Albania.
- Kassiopi Castle
82 km south-east · Castle
Kassiopi Castle is a castle on the northeastern coast of Corfu overseeing the fishing village of Kassiopi.
+ 1 more in this range — every one is on the interactive map.
Distances are straight-line from the city centre. City coordinates and population: Wikidata Q159610.
Frequently asked questions
How many castles are near Vlorë?
The Castlemap atlas maps 18 landmarks (5 castles · 10 fortresses · 1 palace & château · 2 ruins) within 100 km of the centre of Vlorë, measured straight-line — a curated selection of well-documented landmarks, not a count of every fortification ever built.
What is the closest castle to Vlorë?
Kanina Fortress, a fortress 3 km east of the city centre.
What is the most famous castle near Vlorë?
Berat Castle, ranked #776 of 7,738 worldwide in the atlas's fame ranking — 48 km north-east from Vlorë.
Nearby city guides: Durrës (96 km) · Tirana (102 km) · Ioannina (146 km) · Shkodër (180 km). See also medieval castles · all rankings · castles by country.