Colombia is a country that is characterized by its variety of tourist and historical sites; among them we find its incredible castles, which have great architecture, highlighted in its multiple designs and styles. This is why today we want to tell you which are the most visited castles in Colombia.
Castle San Felipe
The Castillo San Felipe de Barajas is located in the city of Cartagena de Indias and was built during the Spanish colonial era. This castle is part of the list of World Heritage Sites and is known as one of the seven wonders of Colombia .
It is one of the most splendid places to visit if you are on the Caribbean coast. During the tour, you will learn about its history, not only through the guides, but through the rooms with explanatory videos, you will be able to buy souvenirs and you will enjoy the warm climate of the City.
Castle San Fernando
This is another of the most visited castles in Colombia and is also located in the city of Cartagena; This was characterized as a military fortress, which defended the city from pirates and thieves. Until today it remains a historical monument of the city, it has extensive architecture and a strategic location.
Visiting the Fort of San Fernando de Bocachica is quite an adventure, its access is purely maritime, tourists who want to see it travel on boats that leave from the port of Cartagena in the company of family, friends or alone.
The Castle Museum
It is located in MedellÃn , specifically in the Poblado. This castle offers a great exhibition of antiques such as: paintings, sculptures, crystals, among other important relics; In addition, it has an impressive infrastructure and a great medieval style.
It is one of the places in Colombia that is worth visiting, here you can take good pictures and even magnificent walks, thanks to the variety of gardens that you will find in this place.
Castle of San Antonio de Salgar
The beautiful Castillo de Salgar is housed in the municipality of Puerto Colombia , it was an architectural work considered a fort (a small military fort to resist enemy attacks) of great historical value.
Nowadays it is a great restaurant, where in addition to eating, you can spend recreation time with your family or friends. In addition, it has an incredible view and unique scenarios to share. Do not forget to visit this great castle with your camera to keep the record of your tourist experience in this place.
Moroccan Castle
This is another of the castles that you will find in Colombia. The MarroquÃn castle was built in the modern age and is characterized by its representation and influence towards the literature and politics of the time.
It is located in ChÃa-Cundinamarca and has 61 hectares. Throughout its construction it has had multiple uses, but today it is known as a large event hall, with a beautiful work that can be admired from the outside; aspect that has made it a unique place for you to visit, delight your eyes and surround yourself with nature.
Osorio Monkey Castle
To end this blog about the most visited castles in Colombia, we will tell you about this one that is located in the city of Bogotá .
The curious thing about this place is that it was a dentist who initiated the process for its construction. It is completely built in stone and is currently used for holding social events.
Fun fact about castles in Colombia:
There are other places in the country that, due to their architecture, we might think are part of this list of castles, but in reality they are not. An example of this in the Church of the Lajas Sanctuary.
