Solomon's Castle

Looking for a unique tour? Solomon’s Castle is it!

This is one of the most unique, must see, hand-crafted homes in Florida, a three-story, medieval-styled castle. In 1972, Howard Solomon discovered the land he purchased, sight unseen, was actually a swamp so he did what anyone would do, he built a castle instead! Into repurposing, he constructed the castle from shiny aluminum printing plates. The castle served as a living gallery for over 300 of his art pieces which carried a pun or joke, making the art both visually and intellectually engaging.

The castle is Solomon’s legacy. He is remembered as a visionary artist who turned trash into treasure, leading the movement of repurposing recycled and reclaimed materials into art. His creative mind soared from the young age of four until his death in 2016. His daughter Alane says her father has been called the “Rembrandt of reclamation, the Da Vinci of debris, and Wizard of odds and ends.” Solomon was a genius at turning junk into art. He never stopped creating!

Solomon’s Boat in the Moat restaurant next door serves up delicious home-style meals. Lunch selections are chosen from the Knights Round Table menu and lunch is scheduled prior to the afternoon castle tour.

Please be advised that the bus will be stopping at all three pick-up points (Wildwood, Inverness and Ocala) for this tours.

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We have taken enhanced health and safety measures, including additional cleaning and disinfecting, in an effort to mitigate the risks of COVID-19 . An inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in any public place where people are present. To assist in preventing the spread of COVID-19, individuals should not travel if they are suffering from any symptoms of COVID-19. Individuals who may have been exposed to COVID-19 are encouraged to wear masks while traveling and all passengers should engage in frequent hand washing and use of hand sanitizer. COVID-19 is an extremely contagious disease that can lead to severe illness and death. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), senior citizens and individuals with underlying medical conditions are especially vulnerable. By traveling on a Lamers bus, you voluntarily assume all risks related to exposure to COVID-19. Let’s work together to keep one another healthy and safe.