Cano’s Castle: Colorado’s Aluminum Castle

Most people are unaware that there is a castle in Colorado. Cano’s Castle—as the leaning, mostly aluminum structure is known—is unlike any medieval castle that you will see in France or Italy.

Dominic Espinoza's Jesus' Castle (Cano's Castle); Antonito, CO 2011

Cano’s Castle was constructed by a reclusive military veteran named Dominic Espinoza. “Cano” is Dominic’s nickname. Cano’s Castle features an impressive hodgepodge of hubcaps. repurposed cans, and stone. Cano can be a bit elusive about his true motivations for building Cano’s Castle, but it is clear that his devotion to Jesus played a sizable role.

Dominic Espinoza's Jesus' Castle (Cano's Castle); Antonito Colorado  2016

Visitors can tour the grounds of Cano’s Castle at no cost. If you wish to converse with Mr. Cano, be prepared to pay a small fee. Cano’s Castle is part spaceship, part funhouse, part church, and a dash of something that your wildest imagination could never even conceive of. Cano’s attention to detail and devotion to his constantly evolving aluminum palace is truly impressive.

Dominic Espinoza's Jesus' Castle (Cano's Castle); Antonito, CO 2016

Dominic Espinoza; Antonito, CO 2015

Dominic Espinoza's Jesus' Castle (Cano's Castle); Antonito, CO 2014

Dominic Espinoza's Jesus' Castle (Cano's Castle); Antonito, CO 2013

Address:

10th Ave. and State St
Highway 285
Antonito, Colorado, 81120
United States

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