Castles in Burkina Faso
One landmark in the Castle Map atlas, mapped with its photo and story.
- Landmarks
- 1
- Most famous
- Ruins of Loropéni · #1,799
- Oldest
- Ruins of Loropéni · c. 1400
The most famous castle in Burkina Faso is Ruins of Loropéni, ranked #1,799 of 9,902 in the world.
The Castle Map atlas charts 1 ruin in Burkina Faso. Every one is plotted with its photo, founding date and story on the interactive castle map of Burkina Faso.
All 1 castle in Burkina Faso
- Ruins of Loropéni14th century
The ruins of Loropéni are a medieval heritage site near the town of Loropéni in southern Burkina Faso.
Frequently asked questions
How many castles are in Burkina Faso?
The Castle Map atlas maps 1 ruin in Burkina Faso: a curated selection of well-documented landmarks from Wikidata, not a count of every fortification ever built.
What is the most famous castle in Burkina Faso?
Ruins of Loropéni, ranked #1,799 of 9,902 worldwide in the atlas's fame ranking, founded in the 14th century.
Which castles in Burkina Faso are UNESCO World Heritage Sites?
Per Wikidata, 1 of the mapped landmarks holds a UNESCO World Heritage designation, inscribed in its own right or as part of an inscribed ensemble: Ruins of Loropéni.