RESIDENTS of a tiny town have invited Elon Musk to buy their medieval castle and use it as his European HQ.
The town of Głogówek, south-west Poland, with a population of just 5,600, wants Musk to invest some of his $426 billion fortune in renovating the castle and then use it however he wishes.
APGlogowek castle, which Elon Musk has been invited to buy by the town’s residents[/caption]
APThis photo shows the gate and coat of arms at the Glogowek Castle[/caption]
Elon Musk is yet to respond to the offerGetty
The Mayor, Piotr Bujak, revealed yesterday that he had written formal letters to Musk’s companies to encourage the move, and had also reached out to the billionaire on X.
No price tag has been announced, and Musk so far has not responded to the offer.
Musk has been reported to be on the hunt for a castle somewhere in Europe which could serve as a base for his operations in the continent.
Bujak said he read that Tuscany, Italy was being considered, but thought his own town’s 13th-century fort would be the perfect fit.
Głogówek, nestled against the Czech border, boasts picturesque landscapes and is steeped in wine-making history.
The town’s castle hosted the famous German composer Ludwig van Beethoven, who once wrote music there, and belonged to the Opole Piasts – part of Poland’s first ruling dynasty – until the 1500s.
However, the crumbling building now needs a cash injection to fund the extensive renovations that are required.
If Musk rustled up the money, he would be encouraged not only to renovate but also to refurbish the vast property into a state-of-the-art facility that suited his needs.
Bujak said: “The castle has a very good vibe and is a perfect location for great things.
“We do not feel worse than Tuscany.
“We have a perfect climate and this is the best place on Earth.”
Musk has increasingly turned his attention to Europe, and particularly European politics.
He has waged digital war against the British PM amid reports he is planning to oust Starmer before the next election.
The world’s richest man has also been vocal in his support for certain political parties across Europe – notably Alternative for Germany (AfD).
APThis photo released by Glogowek Town Hall shows Glogowek Castle, top right, in Glogowek, Poland, Aug. 5, 2022. (Glogowek Town Hall/Stanislaw Stadnicki via AP)[/caption] Published: [#item_custom_pubDate]
