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Castles near Bolonia

38 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 Palacio del Podestà (Bolonia), 1 km al noreste of the city centre; the most famous is Palazzo Vecchio — #56 of 5793 worldwide — 81 km al sur. The oldest dated site in the circle is Castillo de Canossa, founded 950.

Every one of them stands in Italia — the country page shows the full national picture.

Within 25 km of Bolonia

Day trips: 25–60 km

Farther afield: 60–100 km

+ 12 more in this range — every one is on the interactive map.

Distances are straight-line from the city centre. City coordinates and population: Wikidata Q1891.

Frequently asked questions

How many castles are near Bolonia?

The Castlemap atlas maps 38 landmarks (9 castillos · 4 fortalezas · 24 palacios · 1 ruina) within 100 km of the centre of Bolonia, measured straight-line — a curated selection of well-documented landmarks, not a count of every fortification ever built.

What is the closest castle to Bolonia?

Palacio del Podestà (Bolonia), a Palacio 1 km al noreste of the city centre.

What is the most famous castle near Bolonia?

Palazzo Vecchio, ranked #56 of 5793 worldwide in the atlas's fame ranking — 81 km al sur from Bolonia.

What is the oldest castle near Bolonia?

The oldest dated landmark in the circle is Castillo de Canossa, founded 950 — 71 km al oeste. Earlier structures may have existed; this is the oldest with a documented founding year.

Nearby city guides: Ferrara (44 km) · Florencia (81 km) · Padua (110 km) · Vicenza (119 km). See also medieval castles · all rankings · castles by country.