Mexico City

The Castle of Surrealism Park

San Luis Potosi, Xilitla, Mexico

Description:

Park "Castle of Surrealism" is an amusement park, which is one of the most mysterious places. It was designed by Edward James. The amusement park is framed in the jungle of the municipality of Xilitla. On the territory of the park there are several waterfalls, various labyrinths, lakes, concrete structures. The highlight of the park are bizarre figures connected to each other. The park "Castle of Surrealism" embodies ancient traditions. On its territory there is a surreal garden, which is the only one in the world. There nature and man are harmoniously intertwined with each other.

This garden was created in 1947 when Edward James bought the coffee house. However, the garden was completed only in 1962. At that time, Edward James developed the structure of Surrealism and sowed vegetation typical of Waestek. Edward James died in 1984 after completing 36 sculptures covering an area of 81,000 square meters.

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