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|image=[[File:CastelobruxoSchoolofMagic.png|250px]]
 
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|name=Castelobruxo castle
 
|name=Castelobruxo castle
|location= [[Amazon Rainforest]], [[Brazil]], [[South America]]
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|location= [[Amazon rainforest]], [[Brazil]], [[South America]]
 
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|residents=*Castelobruxo students
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* [[Caipora]]
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|affiliation= [[Castelobruxo]]
 
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This '''castle''' was hidden deep within the [[Amazon Rainforest]] of [[Brazil]]. It housed the [[wizarding school]] of [[Castelobruxo]].
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This '''castle''' is hidden deep within the [[Amazon rainforest]] in northern [[Brazil]]. It houses the [[wizarding school]] of [[Castelobruxo]].
   
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==Description==
A large, square edifice constructed out from golden rock, it was often compared to a temple, and was under an enchantment that made it appear as a ruin to the rare [[Muggle]] who chanced upon it. [[Hogwarts Castle]] was concealed from Muggles in the same manner. It is unknown whether who got the idea from whom.
 
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Described as fabulous, this building is a large, square edifice constructed out of golden rock. It is often compared to a temple.
   
 
The castle is under an enchantment that makes it appear as a ruin to the few [[Non-magic people|Muggle]]s who chanced upon it. [[Hogwarts Castle]] was concealed from Muggles in the same manner, whether it is unknown who first came up with the idea.
Both building and grounds were protected by the [[Caipora]], who emerge under cover of night to watch over the students and the creatures who live in the forest.<ref name="PM">[[Pottermore]] - [https://www.pottermore.com/writing-by-jk-rowling/castelobruxo Writing by J.K. Rowling: "Castelobruxo"]</ref>
 
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Ancient ruins have been discovered underneath the school.<ref>{{HM}}</ref>
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==Security==
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Both the castle and grounds of Castelobruxo are protected by the [[Caipora]], which emerge at night to watch over students, as well as the other creatures that inhabited the surrounding rainforest.<ref name="PM">{{PM|castelobruxo}}</ref>
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==Behind the scenes==
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* Based on Pottermore's depiction, the Castelobruxo castle resembles a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mesoamerican_pyramids Mesoamerican pyramid]. These structures were usually step pyramids with temples on top.
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*The castle being made of golden rock may be in reference to the the various legends of "cities of gold" in Central and South America, such as {{wplink|El Dorado}} or the {{wplink|City of the Caesars}}.
   
 
==Appearances==
 
==Appearances==
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*{{PM}} {{Mention}}
   
 
==Notes and references==
 
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[[Category:Castelobruxo]]
 
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Revision as of 09:00, 14 September 2019

This castle is hidden deep within the Amazon rainforest in northern Brazil. It houses the wizarding school of Castelobruxo.

Description

Described as fabulous, this building is a large, square edifice constructed out of golden rock. It is often compared to a temple.

The castle is under an enchantment that makes it appear as a ruin to the few Muggles who chanced upon it. Hogwarts Castle was concealed from Muggles in the same manner, whether it is unknown who first came up with the idea.

Ancient ruins have been discovered underneath the school.[1]

Security

Both the castle and grounds of Castelobruxo are protected by the Caipora, which emerge at night to watch over students, as well as the other creatures that inhabited the surrounding rainforest.[2]

Behind the scenes

  • Based on Pottermore's depiction, the Castelobruxo castle resembles a Mesoamerican pyramid. These structures were usually step pyramids with temples on top.
  • The castle being made of golden rock may be in reference to the the various legends of "cities of gold" in Central and South America, such as El Dorado or the City of the Caesars.

Appearances

Notes and references