Castillo Douglas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Castillo Douglas |
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Castillo Douglas in 2014
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| Alternative names | Castillo Ortega Douglas Castle |
| General information | |
| Type | House |
| Address | Vázquez del Mercado |
| Town or city | Aguascalientes |
| Country | Mexico |
| Named for | John Douglas |
| Client | Edmundo Ortega Douglas |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect | Federico Mariscal |
| Main contractor | J. Refugio Reyes Rivas |
The Castillo Ortega-Douglas (which means Ortega-Douglas Castle in English) is a special house in the city of Aguascalientes, Mexico. It's also known as Castillo Douglas. This amazing building looks just like a real medieval castle!
It was designed by an architect named Federico Mariscal. The building work was overseen by J. Refugio Reyes Rivas. The castle-like house was built for a person named Edmundo Ortega Douglas. His grandfather, John Douglas, came to Mexico from Scotland.
A House That Looks Like a Castle
The Castillo Ortega-Douglas is famous because it has many features you would expect to see on a real castle. It's not just a regular house!
Castle Features
- Moat: A ditch filled with water around the building, just like old castles used for defense.
- Drawbridge: A bridge that can be raised or lowered, often found over a moat.
- Battlements: The top parts of the walls with gaps for archers to shoot through.
- Turrets: Small towers that stick out from the main building.
- Stained Glass Window: A beautiful window made from many pieces of colored glass.
These features make the house look like it belongs in a fairytale or a history book! It's a unique and interesting place to see in Aguascalientes.
See also
In Spanish: Castillo Douglas para niños
