WARSAW, Poland (AP) — One metropolis in Poland is encouraging Elon Musk purchase his huge Thirteenth-century fortress and switch it into his European headquarters.
Glogowek Mayor Piotr Bujak stated Tuesday that he not too long ago posted the invitation on Musk’s web site social media platform and despatched letters to his firms, asking him to purchase the fortress.
No value has been introduced and Musk has not responded to the provide to date.
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Bujak advised The Associated Press that he had seen media experiences in Europe suggesting the U.S. tech billionaire was in search of a large location, probably a fortress in Italy, as a hub for his operations on the continent.
Glogowek Castle in southwestern Poland has a wealthy historical past relationship again to the Middle Ages, briefly serving as Poland’s capital within the seventeenth century. It additionally hosted the composer Ludwig van Beethoven, who wrote music there.
“The fortress has a really lovely environment and is an ideal place for excellent issues,” Bujak advised the AP.
The space has a protracted winemaking custom.
“We do not feel worse than Tuscany. We have an ideal local weather and that is the most effective place on Earth,” Bujak stated.
Glogowek’s picturesque location is inside simple attain of European capitals Berlin, Prague, Vienna, Bratislava and Warsaw. There can also be house for a helicopter touchdown pad.
The fortress requires a radical renovation and requires a non-public investor, however presents giant residing and business areas. It belongs to the town.
