Polish town begs Elon Musk to buy its 13th Century castle with rich history for wild reason
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A Polish town 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 he recently posted the invitation on Musk's social media platform X and added he has also sent letters to his companies, advocating for him to buy the castle. No price tag has been announced, and Musk hasn't responded to the offer so far.
Mr Bujak said he sent the invitation after seeing 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. The Glogowek castle in southwestern Poland boasts a rich history going back to the Middle Ages, briefly serving as the country'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 Associated Press. 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," the mayor added.
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.
It comes after a senior British MP said Musk appears "reluctant" to give evidence to Parliament about X despite his interest in British society. Chi Onwurah, chair of the Commons' tech committee, in December invited Musk - a key aide to Donald Trump - to give evidence to her committee for its inquiry into social media, misinformation and harmful algorithms.
