Castillo de Colomares

20th century1987Spain

CountrySpain

RegionBenalmadena

Period20th century

Year Built1987

About Castillo de Colomares

A monument-castle dedicated to Christopher Columbus. Built by a single man, Dr. Esteban Martin. Combines Gothic, Romanesque, and Mudejar styles. Contains the largest egg-shaped sculpture in the world.

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