[ENG/ESP]A brief tour of St. Charles Borromeo Castle

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Dear hivers and friends of #dailyblog, I wish you all a wonderful and productive day. I am once again with you, with the greatest pleasure to share my recent experience visiting the outskirts of the San Carlos de Borromeo Castle, located in the town of Pampatar, in the Nueva Esparta state of Margarita Island.

Queridos hivers y amigos de #dailyblog, les deseo a todos un día maravilloso y productivo. Estoy una vez más con ustedes, con el mayor placer de compartir mi experiencia reciente al visitar las afueras del Castillo San Carlos de Borromeo, ubicado en la localidad de Pampatar, en el estado Nueva Esparta de la Isla Margarita.


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My initial intention was to enter the castle to appreciate its architecture and history. However, upon arrival, the custodian informed me that they were closing the gates, I did not want to insist because everyone was already finishing their work day and I clearly understand that. Although I could not explore its interior, I decided to enjoy the exterior beauty of this ancient fortress which I found fascinating.

Mi intención inicial era adentrarme en el castillo para apreciar de cerca su arquitectura e historia. Sin embargo, al llegar, el custodio me informó que ya estaban cerrando las puertas, no quise insistir porque ya todos estaban terminando su jornada de trabajo y eso lo entiendo claramente. Aunque no podía explorar su interior, decidí disfrutar de la belleza exterior de esta antigua fortaleza que encontré fascinante.


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The first thing that caught my attention is that almost all the sidewalks surrounding this beautiful building are made of stones, and from the sidewalk that borders the castle, you can see the cobblestone path that leads to the main entrance.

Lo primero que me llamó la atención es que casi todas las aceras que rodean está hermosa construcción son de piedras .Desde la acera que bordea el castillo, se puede apreciar el camino empedrado que te lleva a su entrada principal.


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As I could not enter I asked the custodian some questions and I was impressed since he was able to answer some of them, according to him, the castle was built by the Spaniards in 1664, being a living testimony of the colonial era.
The imposing walls, both on the outside and in the moat surrounding the castle as well as the exterior walls, were built of resistant and strong stones, capable of resisting the attacks of corsairs and pirates that plagued the island at that time.

Cómo no pude entrar le hice algunas preguntas al custodio y quedé impresionada ya que pudo contestarme algunas, según él me refirió ,el castillo, fue construido por los españoles en 1664, siendo un testimonio vivo de la época colonial.
Las imponentes paredes, tanto en el exterior como en la fosa que rodean el castillo al igual que los muros exteriores, fueron construidos de piedras resistentes y fuertes, capaces de resistir los embates de corsarios y piratas que asolaban la isla en aquel entonces.


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At the entrance to the castle, thick chains simulate holding the sturdy wooden planks that make the bridge of the entrance leading to the interior of the castle.

En la entrada al castillo, gruesas cadenas simulan sostener los robustos tablones de madera que hacen el puente de la entrada que lleva al interior del castillo.

In the gardens, there are beautiful oak trees that give a visual spectacle, also some small period cannons decorating in a contrasting way.

En los jardines, se encuentran hermosos robles que dan un espectáculo visual, también unos pequeños cañones de época adornando de manera contrastante.


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But what caught my attention the most was a small grotto located in the gardens, built with large seashells and shells.

Pero lo que más me llamó la atención fue una pequeña gruta ubicada en los jardines,construida con grandes caracoles de mar y conchas.


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Inside, there were two beautiful virgins of the Valley, one large and one small, (the patron saint of the island). The custodian told me that every week they change their costumes, a tradition that the locals have lovingly maintained.

Dentro de la misma , se encontraban dos hermosas vírgenes del Valle, una grande y otra pequeña, (la patrona de la isla). El custodio me contó que cada semana cambian el traje de las mismas, una tradición que los lugareños han mantenido con cariño.


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From afar, I was able to photograph the towers of the castle, offering a truly breathtaking view. The majesty of the architecture and the history that surrounds this place left me in awe and eager to return. Although I was not able to explore its interior this time, the experience of being in front of this fortress full of history was unforgettable.

Desde lejos, pude fotografiar las torres del castillo, ofreciendo una vista verdaderamente impresionante. La majestuosidad de la arquitectura y la historia que envuelve este lugar me dejaron maravillado y con ansias de volver. Aunque no pude explorar en esta oportunidad su interior, la experiencia de estar frente a esta fortaleza cargada de historia fue inolvidable.


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In short, the Castillo San Carlos de Borromeo is a historical treasure of which the residents of Pampatar are proud, and which deserves to be visited.
Its exterior beauty and its colonial context tend to transport you to another era.
Dear friends, I hope to see you in another of my publications to share with you another of my experiences here in #dailyblog.
I hope you all have a wonderful Friday.
See you soon, bye 🏰📸.

En resumen, el Castillo San Carlos de Borromeo es un tesoro histórico del cuál están orgullosos los residentes de Pampatar, el cual merece ser visitado.
Su belleza exterior y su contexto colonial suelen transportar hacia otra época.
Queridos amigos espero verlos en otra de mis publicaciones para compartir con ustedes otra de mis vivencias acá en #dailyblog.
Espero que todos tengan un viernes maravilloso.
¡Hasta pronto, chao!🏰📸.


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Que interesante castillo , se parece mucho a los fuertes que hay en la Habana , me gustó mucho la fruta cubierta de caracoles muy bonita . Lindo paseo hermana @taniagonzalez

What an interesting castle, it looks a lot like the forts in Havana, I really liked the fruit covered in snails, very pretty. Nice walk sister @taniagonzalez

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Sí hermana @lileisabel, tienen que parecerse, fueron construidos por los españoles. Me encanta la arquitectura de esa época.
La gruta del caracol, fue lo que más me llamó la atención, nunca había visto una así, me alegro que a ti también te haya gustado, feliz día 🌹🌷🌸🪻🌼🪷🌻🌺🥀💮💐☘️

Yes sister @lileisabel, they have to look alike, they were built by the Spanish anyway. I love the architecture of that era.
The snail grotto, was what caught my attention the most, I had never seen one like that, I'm glad you liked it too, happy day 🌹🌷🌸🪻🌼🪷🌻🌺🥀💮💐☘️

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The place is amazing Ma'am @taniagonzalez the structure of the grotto is unique. It is my first time to see such design

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Yes @diamondinthesky , that fruit captured my attention , it was something new to me, beautiful and original. I am pleased to know that you liked it too.
Thanks, have a great weekend 🌹🌷🌸🪻🌼🪷🌻🌺🥀💮💐☘️

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Muy lindo recorrido, me encantó, la construcción de la capilla con caracoles gigantes

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Si querida es realmente hermosa.
Gracias por leerme, feliz día 🌹🌷🌸🪻🌼🪷🌻🌺🥀💮💐☘️

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My friend, @taniagonzalez, you will never know how great I feel having you as a friend who exposes me to places and beautiful works I wouldn't had seen if I didn't have you as friend. Thanks for always sharing great content with everyone here.
The place looks old and must have aot of stories.
Have a nice day friend. My regards to your family.

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Thank you dear friend @captsinman, I'm glad you like our tours and enjoy them as much as we do, that's the idea, that everyone can know wherever they are, different places. I wish you and your family a beautiful weekend 🌹🌷🌸🪻🌼🪷🌻🌺🥀💮💐☘️.

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Thank you @jlinaresp, for your words, they are a great encouragement to continue doing better every day, happy weekend 🌹🌷🌸🪻🌼🪷🌻🌺🥀💮💐☘️

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Thank you very much to the TravelFeed team, it will be a pleasure for me to share my publications with you, I wish you an excellent week 🌹🌷🌸🪻🌼🪷🌻🌺🥀💮💐☘️

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Que interesante y bonito este castillo. Me llamo la atención la grúa con caracoles dónde está la Virgen del Valle, es la patrona del Oriente venezolano y curiosamente coincide su día de celebración con nuestra Caridad del cobre🌻 el 8 de septiembre. Lindo fin de semana amiga😚🤗🌼💐

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Si querida Mayra, se celebra el mismo día, incluso la virgen es parecida. Gracias querida por visitar mi blog, me alegra saber que te ha gustado este recorrido, feliz noche 🌹🌷🪷🌻🌺🥀🌸🪻🌼💮💐 ☘️

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Hola. Hermoso post. Un interesante castillo muy semejante a la Fortaleza del Castillo del Morro en La Habana. Cuba. Un cordial saludo

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Si son bastante similares, porque fueron construidos por los españoles.
Me complace saber que te haya gustado esta publicación. Feliz fin de semana🌹🌷🪷🌺🥀🥀🌸🪻🌼💮💐☘️

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Muy hermosa y llena de cultura la experiencia que nos compartes bella💕 . Me contenta mucho saber que estaré tipo de arquitectura todavía sigue siendo cuidada y admirada en nuestro país 🫂✨️

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Sí, los lugareños se encargan de mantener vivos los recuerdos y tradiciones, feliz semana 🌷🌹💐🪷🪻🌺🌺🥀🌼💮💮🌷🌸☘️

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