Castles Wiki

Explore the world's castles — from medieval fortresses and clifftop ruins to grand royal palaces — all in one beautifully simple app. Castles.wiki is a comprehensive directory of hundreds of castles from countries around the world. Whether you're a history enthusiast, a traveler planning your next trip, a photographer chasing dramatic architecture, or simply someone who's always been fascinated by castles, this is your guide to discovering the stories, design, and locations of castles near you and across the globe. WHAT YOU CAN DO • Browse by Country — Explore castles neatly organized by country and region, from the fairytale castles of Germany to the stone strongholds of Belgium, France, Italy, and beyond. • Search Instantly — Find any castle by name in seconds. • Interactive Map — See every castle plotted on a beautiful map. Pan across continents, zoom into a region, and tap a pin to jump straight to a castle's full profile. • Find Castles Near You — Discover castles around your current location — perfect for road trips, weekend getaways, and spontaneous detours. • Nearby Castles — On every castle page, see other castles close by so you can plan a route and visit several in one journey. • Save Your Favorites — Create a free account to bookmark the castles you love and build your own personal collection, synced across your devices. DETAILED CASTLE PROFILES Every castle has its own rich profile, including: • A full history and description • Architectural style and the era it was built • Year built and current condition • Construction materials and heritage designation • Ownership and whether it's open to the public • Precise location on the map • A gallery of photos and related videos PERFECT FOR • Travelers and tourists planning castle visits • History and architecture lovers • Photographers scouting locations • Students and educators • Anyone who loves exploring the past EXPLORE THE MAP The interactive map turns castle-hunting into an adventure. Watch hundreds of castles appear across the landscape, discover hidden gems you never knew existed, and use your location to find the closest ones wherever you are. SAVE & SYNC Sign in — including the option to Sign in with Apple — to save your favorite castles and keep your collection in sync. Browsing is completely free and requires no account; an account simply unlocks favorites. ABOUT OUR CONTENT Castle descriptions and photographs are sourced from Wikipedia and Wikimedia Commons and are used under their respective Creative Commons licenses, with attribution and links back to the original sources provided throughout the app. We're always adding more castles, so your next discovery is never far away. Start exploring the world's castles today — download Castles.wiki and begin your journey.