Polish town invites Elon Musk to buy castle for European headquarters

14 January 2025, 15:44

Glogowek Castle in Poland
Poland Musk Castle. Picture: PA

Glogowek Castle boasts a rich history going back to the Middle Ages, and has also hosted composer Ludwig van Beethoven, who wrote music there.

A town in Poland is encouraging Elon Musk to buy its vast 13th-century castle and turn it into his European headquarters.

The mayor of Glogowek Piotr Bujak said that he recently posted the invitation on Mr Musk’s social media platform X and has sent letters to his companies, advocating for him to buy the castle.

No price tag has been announced, and Mr Musk has not responded to the offer so far.

Glogowek Castle, top right, in Glogowek, Poland
Glogowek Castle, top right, in Glogowek, Poland (Glogowek Town Hall/Stanislaw Stadnicki via AP)

Mr Bujak told The Associated Press (AP) that he saw media reports in Europe suggesting that the US tech billionaire is looking for a sizeable location, possibly a castle in Italy, as a hub for his operations on the continent.

Glogowek Castle in southwestern Poland boasts a rich history going back to the Middle Ages, briefly serving as Poland’s capital in the 17th century.

It has also hosted composer Ludwig van Beethoven, who wrote music there.

“The castle has a very good vibe and is a perfect location for great things,” Mr Bujak told the AP.

The area has a long winemaking tradition.

“We do not feel worse than Tuscany. We have a perfect climate and this is the best place on Earth,” Mr Bujak said.

The gate and coat of arms at Glogowek Castle in Poland
The gate and coat of arms at Glogowek Castle in Poland (Glogowek Town Hall/Jaroslaw Jurkowski via AP)

Glogowek’s picturesque location is within travelling distance of European capitals Berlin, Prague, Vienna, Bratislava and Warsaw.

There is room for a helicopter landing pad too.

The castle requires thorough renovation and needs a private investor, but offers vast spaces for living and business purposes.

It belongs to the town.

By Press Association

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