Why This Matters
Castlemap offers a comprehensive and interactive global database of 2,435 significant castles, fortresses, and palaces, making it a valuable resource for history enthusiasts, travelers, and educators. Its open data foundation encourages community contributions, ensuring the map remains current and accurate, which benefits both the tech industry and consumers interested in cultural heritage. This innovative tool exemplifies how open data and digital mapping can democratize access to historical sites worldwide.
Key Takeaways
- Provides a curated, interactive global castle database accessible to all.
- Built entirely on open data sources like Wikidata and Wikimedia Commons.
- Encourages community contributions to keep the map accurate and up-to-date.
The interactive map of the world's castles & fortresses
Castlemap is a free interactive map of 2,435 of the world's greatest castles, fortresses and palaces across 129 countries. Pan and zoom the night map above, click any point for a photo and quick facts, or open a landmark's page for its full story and exact location. From medieval strongholds and hilltop citadels to grand royal palaces, it is the most complete castle map online.
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Castles by country
Find castles and fortresses in the countries that have the most:
France 183
Italy 179
Germany 176
England 152
Japan 101
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