When we think about castles we sometimes only think about the classic European examples. But castles and palaces exist all across the globe. Today let’s take a look at some castles and palace-like architecture throughout the Americas.
Here is a photostream featuring some of our favorite American castles from both North and South America.
North America
Hearst Castle - San Simeon, California - Credit: Jill Clardy (via Flickr)Biltmore Estate - Asheville, North Carolina - Credit: Mike Miley (via Flickr)Chapultepec Castle - Mexico City - Credit: lion05 (via Flickr)Belvedere Castle - Central Park - New York City - Credit: Ed Yourdon (via Flickr)Tulum Castle Ruins - Tulum, Mexico - Credit: Roger4336 (via Flickr)Chateau Frontenac - Quebec, Quebec - Credit: Martin Cathrae (via Flickr)Mexico's National Palace - Mexico City - Credit: Jami Dwyer (via Flickr)'Iolani Palace - Honolulu, Hawaii - Credit: cliff1066™ (via Flickr)Smithsonian Castle - Washington D.C. - Credit: NCinDC (via Flickr)Chateau Laurier - Ottowa, Ontario - Credit: Tomato Geezer (via Flickr)Casa Loma - Toronto, Ontario - Credit: Carsten Keßler (via Flickr)Boldt Castle - Heart Island, New York - Credit: E Photos (via Flickr)Governor's Palace - Guadalajara, Mexico - Credit: Wonderlane (via Flickr)
South America
Rio Branco - Brazil - Credit: Eric and Christian (via Flickr)Archbishop's Palace - Lima, Peru - Credit: Shared Interest (via Flickr)Presidential Palace - Lima, Peru - Credit: LollyKnit (via Flickr)Castillo San Felipe - Cartegena, Columbia - Credit: Roger4336 (via Flickr)Castle Wolff - Chile - Credit: blmurch (via Flickr)Legislative Palace - Montevideo, Uruguay - Credit: seretide (via Flickr)Casa Rosada - Buenos Aires, Argentina - Credit: longhorndave (via Flickr)
There are likely many more American castles. Have you visited one? Do you live near one? Do you have a favorite? If so, tell us about it in the comments below.
Jennifer Mattern is a professional blogger, freelance writer, and former social media and PR consultant. She covers small business, online business, marketing, PR, social media, blogging, freelance writing, and indie publishing for a variety of online publications. She also handles copywriting and PR writing for small and online businesses. Find her on Twitter @jenn_mattern.
