Castles in Zimbabwe
2 landmarks in the Castle Map atlas: every one mapped with a photo and its story, all 2 with sourced founding dates, ranked by Wikipedia coverage and real readership.
- Most famous
- Great Zimbabwe · #35
- Oldest
- Great Zimbabwe · c. 1050
- Newest
- Naletale · c. 1650
The most famous castle in Zimbabwe is Great Zimbabwe, ranked #35 of 9,902 in the world, followed by Naletale.
The Castle Map atlas charts 2 ruins in Zimbabwe. They span more than 6 centuries, from Great Zimbabwe (founded c. 1050) to Naletale (c. 1650). Every one is plotted with its photo, founding date and story on the interactive castle map of Zimbabwe.
All 2 castles in Zimbabwe
- Great Zimbabwe11th century · #35 worldwide · #1 in Zimbabwe
Great Zimbabwe was a city in the south-eastern hills of the modern country of Zimbabwe, near Masvingo.
- Naletale17th century · #2 in Zimbabwe
Naletale are ruins located about 25 kilometres east of Shangani in Matabeleland South, Zimbabwe and east of the Danangombe ruins, close to the…
Map of castles in Zimbabwe
The northernmost is Naletale, the southernmost Great Zimbabwe: about 153 km apart.
Frequently asked questions
How many castles are in Zimbabwe?
The Castle Map atlas maps 2 ruins in Zimbabwe: a curated selection of well-documented landmarks from Wikidata, not a count of every fortification ever built.
What is the most famous castle in Zimbabwe?
Great Zimbabwe, ranked #35 of 9,902 worldwide in the atlas's fame ranking, founded in the 11th century.
Which castles in Zimbabwe 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: Great Zimbabwe.