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What is the only castle in Latin America?

A visible reminder of Mexico's bygone aristocracy, the 'castle' that stands atop Chapultepec Hill was begun in 1785 but not completed until after independence, when it became the national military academy.



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Germany. The country with the most castles is Germany! It's thought that Germany has around 25,000 castles within its borders.

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Castle of Zafra, Campillo de Duenas This partly restored castle in Spain was built in the late 12th century or early 13th century. It holds the distinction of never being conquered.

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Nemacolin Castle is not the only castle in the United States. However, it IS the third oldest castle in the United States. The oldest is Bason's Castle in Surry, Virginia and was built in 1665.

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Nestled in the beautiful city of Toronto, Canada, Casa Loma is one of North America's only genuine full-sized Gothic-style castles. Complete with hidden passages and stunning architecture, the mansion is visited by numerous tourists every year.

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Hermit's Castle is the smallest castle in Europe. In fact it may be the smallest castle in the world. Measuring less than 10m squared in area, the castle was built in the 1950s.

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There are approximately 3,000 castles scattered all over Belgium, from the northern Flanders region all the way to the southern region of Wallonia.

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From fairytale castles to mighty fortresses, the Dordogne Valley is the proud owner of a stunning cultural heritage and some of the prettiest sites in France.

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