Castlemap

🇷🇴 Rumanía

Castles near Cluj-Napoca

37 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 Cetatea Fetei, 8 km al oeste of the city centre; the most famous is Bonțida Bánffy Castle — #1739 of 5793 worldwide — 23 km al noreste. The oldest dated site in the circle is Alba Iulia Fortress, founded 1715.

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

Within 25 km of Cluj-Napoca

Day trips: 25–60 km

Farther afield: 60–100 km

+ 10 more in this range — every one is on the interactive map.

Distances are straight-line from the city centre. City coordinates and population: Wikidata Q100188.

Frequently asked questions

How many castles are near Cluj-Napoca?

The Castlemap atlas maps 37 landmarks (28 castillos · 2 fortalezas · 1 palacio · 6 ruinas) within 100 km of the centre of Cluj-Napoca, measured straight-line — a curated selection of well-documented landmarks, not a count of every fortification ever built.

What is the closest castle to Cluj-Napoca?

Cetatea Fetei, a ruin 8 km al oeste of the city centre.

What is the most famous castle near Cluj-Napoca?

Bonțida Bánffy Castle, ranked #1739 of 5793 worldwide in the atlas's fame ranking — 23 km al noreste from Cluj-Napoca.

What is the oldest castle near Cluj-Napoca?

The oldest dated landmark in the circle is Alba Iulia Fortress, founded 1715 — 78 km al sur. Earlier structures may have existed; this is the oldest with a documented founding year.

Nearby city guides: Târgu Mureș (78 km) · Sibiu (116 km) · Nyíregyháza (193 km) · Úzhgorod (228 km). See also medieval castles · all rankings · castles by country.