Castle Map

Poland

Castles near Warsaw

63 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 Staszic Palace, 1 km north-east of the city centre; the most famous is Royal Castle in Warsaw (#166 of 9,035 worldwide) 2 km north. The oldest dated site in the circle is Castle of the Masovian Dukes in Płock, founded 1194.

Every one of them stands in Poland: the country page shows the full national picture.

Within 25 km of Warsaw

+ 33 more in this range: every one is on the interactive map.

Day trips: 25–60 km

Farther afield: 60–100 km

Distances are straight-line from the city centre. City coordinates and population: Wikidata Q270.

Frequently asked questions

How many castles are near Warsaw?

The Castle Map atlas maps 63 landmarks (7 castles · 19 fortresses · 28 palaces & châteaux · 9 ruins) within 100 km of the centre of Warsaw, measured straight-line: a curated selection of well-documented landmarks, not a count of every fortification ever built.

What is the closest castle to Warsaw?

Staszic Palace, a palace 1 km north-east of the city centre.

What is the most famous castle near Warsaw?

Royal Castle in Warsaw, ranked #166 of 9,035 worldwide in the atlas's fame ranking: 2 km north from Warsaw.

What is the oldest castle near Warsaw?

The oldest dated landmark in the circle is Castle of the Masovian Dukes in Płock, founded 1194: 96 km west. Earlier structures may have existed; this is the oldest with a documented founding year.

Nearby city guides: Radom (91 km) · Płock (96 km) · Brest (Belarus) (181 km) · Toruń (185 km). See also medieval castles · all rankings · castles by country.