Castlemap

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Castles near Amberes

83 castles, fortresses, palaces and ruins within 100 km of the city centre — every one on the interactive map, with photos, distances and directions.

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The closest is Castillo Steen (Amberes), 1 km al noroeste of the city centre; the most famous is Palacio Real de Bruselas — #220 of 5793 worldwide — 42 km al sur. The oldest dated site in the circle is Citadel of Namur, founded 937.

The 100 km circle reaches into 2 countries — Bélgica (52), Países Bajos (31).

Within 25 km of Amberes

Day trips: 25–60 km

+ 9 more in this range — every one is on the interactive map.

Farther afield: 60–100 km

+ 41 more in this range — every one is on the interactive map.

Distances are straight-line from the city centre. City coordinates and population: Wikidata Q12892.

Frequently asked questions

How many castles are near Amberes?

The Castlemap atlas maps 83 landmarks (50 castillos · 18 fortalezas · 12 palacios · 3 ruinas) within 100 km of the centre of Amberes, measured straight-line — a curated selection of well-documented landmarks, not a count of every fortification ever built.

What is the closest castle to Amberes?

Castillo Steen (Amberes), a Fortaleza 1 km al noroeste of the city centre.

What is the most famous castle near Amberes?

Palacio Real de Bruselas, ranked #220 of 5793 worldwide in the atlas's fame ranking — 42 km al sur from Amberes.

What is the oldest castle near Amberes?

The oldest dated landmark in the circle is Citadel of Namur, founded 937 — 91 km al sur. Earlier structures may have existed; this is the oldest with a documented founding year.

Nearby city guides: Bruselas (42 km) · Lovaina (44 km) · Breda (49 km) · Gante (51 km). See also medieval castles · all rankings · castles by country.