Beautiful Brazilian Castles

Batel Castle is located in Curitiba in the Paraná province. It was built by coffee grower Luiz Guimaraes and inspired by French castles in the Loire Valley. Surrounding the castle are large, landscaped areas. A premier event venue, it stands as a cultural and historical landmark. Inside, the castle has eight meeting rooms, each capable of hosting up to 60 guests, and a grand ballroom.

Castelo Arautos de Evanghelo is a well-known religious site in the Ubatuba area. There is a chapel that holds mass. It was built in the Gothic and medieval styles. Visitors can admire chandeliers, religious art, stained glass windows, and more.

The design of the castle and chapel was intended to raise the faithful to God.

Castelo Lacave is located within the Caxias do Sul city limits and functions as a winery. The castle was built in 1978 and is constructed of basalt stone. It is open for tours showing the stages of wine production and offers wine tasting. Within the castle there are items on display like thrones, crests, and medieval armor.

Castelinho da Havan is located in Blumenau in southern Brazil. Built in the timber framing style, it has been beautifully preserved. The exterior of the building was designed to be a replica of the south German Michelstadt city hall. Inside is a department store open to the public.

Castelo da Torre de Garcia D’Avila is a 17th-century building known as the Tower House of Garcia d’Avila. The castle sits on a hill with waterfront views of the Atlantic Ocean. Tomé de Sousa was the first governor-general of Brazil and appointed his son Garcia d’Avila to build a fortress. It consisted of a castle, a watchtower, and a church. Even though it is in ruins today, it was designated a National Historic Heritage site of Brazil.

Castle of the Baron of Itaipava, or just Itaipava Castle, was built in the early 1900s by aristocrat Rodolfo Smith de Vasconcellos. It was constructed of materials sourced from Europe. The castle was built in a mix of medieval and romantic styles in the Petropolis region, Rio de Janeiro. At the front entrance is a large pool with a drawbridge. Nestled in the mountains, it offers beautiful views and is surrounded by lush greenery, making it ideal for outdoor activities. Today it is a hotel with 22 suites and a venue for weddings and other events.

Catete Palace is located in the Flamengo neighborhood in Rio de Janeiro. This is an urban mansion and, in the beginning of 1897, was the presidential palace until 1960. Today the palace is home to a theater and the Museum of the Republic, displaying presidential memorabilia and period art.

Pedro Altas Castle is located within the Rio Grande do Sul. It was built in the medieval style for Joaquim Francisco de Assis Brasil, a diplomat who wanted a country house. The castle is surrounded with lush greenery. Today, the site is listed by the Institute of Historic and Artistic Heritage of the State.

Tax Island Castle is one of the oldest, built in the 1800s. (pictured above) It is located in the interior of Guanabara Bay on the border of the historic center of Rio de Janeiro. This is a waterfront castle with many arches. It is known for being the venue of the famous Fiscal Island Ball, the last royal ball of the Empire prior to the Proclamation of the Republic in November of 1889. The castle is now home to a museum of cultural history. Boat and land tours depart from the nearby Navy Cultural Center and travel to and around Ilha Fiscal.