MIAMI.- A school in the Ukrainian city of Odessa – popularly known as “Harry Potter castle”, Due to its similar architecture to Hogwarts from the saga written by JK Rowling – it was attacked by the Russian army in the face of the war that is ravaging the European country.
“A dramatic video of the attack, released by the Prosecutor General’s Office of Ukraine, shows dozens of bombs exploding a few seconds apart in an area close to the promenade. Other videos and images shared by authorities show how flames engulfed the cone-shaped towers and roof of an educational center known locally as “Harry Potter Castle” for its resemblance to a Scottish baronial font,” reports CNN En Espaol. .
According to Euro News, the “Harry Potter castle” is a Gothic architecture, which could not be evacuated in time since the anti-aircraft alert was activated shortly before the attack.
On the other hand, AFP notes that the building is located on the edge of the Black Sea and belongs to the Odessa Legal Academy.
Similarity of the castle with Hogwarts school, Harry Potter
Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry is a magic school belonging to the universe of the book saga. Harry Potter.
In the stories of fantasy novels, this building is located in the hills of Scotland and is seen as an ancient ruined center with a sign that says ‘caution, dangerous ruins’, by people unaware of magical powers.
Hogwarts, which bears similarity to the castle attacked by Russia, has seven floors, several towers, stairs that change position at will and extensive grounds that contain a lake, a forest, called The Forbidden Forest, and several greenhouses for botanical purposes.
