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Castles in Colombia

5 landmarks in the Castle Map atlas — every one mapped with a photo and its story, all 5 with sourced founding dates, ranked by Wikipedia coverage and real readership.

The most famous castle in Colombia is Castillo de San Felipe de Barajas, ranked #834 of 9,079 in the world — followed by Palace of the Inquisition (Cartagena) and San Sebastián de Urabá.

The Castle Map atlas charts 4 castles and 1 palace & château in Colombia. They span more than 3 centuries — from San Sebastián de Urabá (founded 1510) to Castle of Saint Anthony of Salgar (1848). Every one is plotted with its photo, founding date and story on the interactive castle map of Colombia.

Map of castles in Colombia

The northernmost is Castle of Saint Anthony of Salgar, the southernmost San Sebastián de Urabá — about 352 km apart.

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All 5 castles in Colombia

Castillo de San Felipe de Barajas
Castle · 16th century · #1 in Colombia
The Castillo San Felipe de Barajas is a fortress in the city of Cartagena, Colombia.
Palace of the Inquisition (Cartagena)
Palace & château · 18th century · #2 in Colombia
The Palace of the Inquisition, also known as the Inquisition Palace, is an eighteenth-century the seat of the Holy Office of the Inquisition in…
San Sebastián de Urabá
Castle · 16th century · #3 in Colombia
San Sebastián de Urabá was the first settlement established by Spaniards in the area of the Darién Gap in Colombia.
Castle of San Luis de Bocachica
Castle · 17th century · #4 in Colombia
The Castle of San Luis de Bocachica, also called Fort St. Louis, was a military fortress that defended Cartagena, Colombia.
Castle of Saint Anthony of Salgar
Castle · 19th century · #5 in Colombia
The Castle of Saint Anthony of Salgar, situated at Puerto Colombia in the department of Atlántico in Colombia, is a former Spanish fort which served…

Frequently asked questions

How many castles are in Colombia?

The Castle Map atlas maps 5 landmarks (4 castles · 1 palace & château) in Colombia — a curated selection of well-documented landmarks from Wikidata, not a count of every fortification ever built.

What is the most famous castle in Colombia?

Castillo de San Felipe de Barajas, ranked #834 of 9,079 worldwide in the atlas's fame ranking, founded in the 16th century.

What is the oldest castle in Colombia?

The oldest dated landmark in the atlas in Colombia is San Sebastián de Urabá, founded 1510. Earlier structures may have existed — this is the oldest with a documented founding year.