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Castles in Poland

360 landmarks in the Castlemap atlas — every one on the interactive map.

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The most famous castle in Poland is Malbork Castle, ranked #24 of 7,051 in the world — followed by Wawel Castle and Książ Castle and park complex.

The Castlemap atlas charts 211 castles, 50 fortresses, 31 palaces & châteaux and 68 ruins in Poland. They span more than 9 centuries — from Wawel Castle (founded 1001) to Regenwurmlager (1934). Every one is plotted with its photo, founding date and story on the interactive castle map of Poland.

All 360 castles in Poland

Frequently asked questions

How many castles are in Poland?

The Castlemap atlas maps 360 landmarks (211 castles · 50 fortresses · 31 palaces & châteaux · 68 ruins) in Poland — a curated selection of well-documented landmarks from Wikidata, not a count of every fortification ever built.

What is the most famous castle in Poland?

Malbork Castle, ranked #24 of 7,051 worldwide in the atlas's fame ranking, founded in the 13th century.

What is the oldest castle in Poland?

The oldest dated landmark in the atlas in Poland is Wawel Castle, founded 1001. Earlier structures may have existed — this is the oldest with a documented founding year.

See also: the most famous castle in every country · the oldest in every country · medieval castles · castle statistics.

Planning a visit? Day-trip guides: Castles near Warsaw · Castles near Kraków · Castles near Wałbrzych · Castles near Legnica · Castles near Katowice · Castles near Bielsko-Biała — and 8 more in the city index.