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Chapultepec Castle
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NAME
Chapultepec Castle
COUNTRY
Mexico
ADDRESS
Bosque de Chapultepec I Secc, Miguel Hidalgo, 11100 Mexico City, Mexico

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Chapultepec Castle
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About Chapultepec Castle
It is a castle located in Mexico. It is situated on a hilltop under the coverage of Chapultepec park. Its construction started in 1785 and was completed in 1864. It is situated at a height of 2325 meters from seal level. It was made using Neo-romanticism, Neo-Gothic and Neoclassical architectural style. Architects like Carl Gangolf Kayser, Maximilian I of Mexico, and ulius Hofmann are credited of designing this castle. It is now managed by Museo Nacional de Historia. The timings for visiting the castle are 9:00 am to 5:00 pm from Tuesday to Sunday. It remains closed on Monday.

Some Lesser Known Facts About Chapultepec Castle

  • The Aztec people had religious faith in the castle and they used the castle for several purposes in history.
    The Aztec people had religious faith in the castle and they used the castle for several purposes in history.
  • It was of no use at the time of the Mexican War of Independence. In 1833, it was designated as a Military College for cadet training during that time several modifications were done and a watchtower called Caballero Alto was added.
    It was of no use at the time of the Mexican War of Independence. In 1833, it was designated as a Military College for cadet training during that time
  • It was occupied by the United States forces during the Battle of Chapultepec in September 1847. The Ninos Heroes sacrificed their lives in defending the castle. You can see a large mural on the ceiling just above the main entrance which was made to honor them.
    It was occupied by the United States forces during the Battle of Chapultepec in September 1847. The Ninos Heroes sacrificed their lives in defending t
  • The castle served as an Astronomical, Meteorological, and Magnetic Observatory for five years starting from 1876.
  • The movie "William Shakespeare's Romeo + Juliet" which was released in 1996 was filmed as a castle while for other films like Vera Cruz, a model similar to this castle was used.
  • The Mexican Emperor Maximilian I and Empress Carlota used the castle as their royal residence for three years from 1864.
    The Mexican Emperor Maximilian I and Empress Carlota used the castle as their royal residence for three years from 1864.
  • Some people claim that they heard ghostly footsteps moving down the corridors. But all these are rumors or an adaptation of film stories. It is a beautiful castle and must be visited during a trip to Mexico.
    Some people claim that they heard ghostly footsteps moving down the corridors. But all these are rumors or an adaptation of film stories. It is a beau

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