WARSAW, Poland (AP) — A town in Poland is encouraging Elon Musk to buy its massive 13th-century castle and turn it into his European headquarters.
Glogowek Mayor Piotr Bujak said Tuesday that he recently posted the invitation on Musk's social media platform X and sent letters to his companies advocating for him to buy the castle.
No price tag has been announced and Musk has not responded to the offer so far.
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Bujak told The Associated Press that he saw media reports in Europe indicating the American tech billionaire was looking for a major location, possibly a castle in Italy, as a hub for his activities on the continent.
Glogowek Castle in southwestern Poland has a rich history dating back to the Middle Ages and was briefly the capital of Poland in the 17th century. It also hosted composer Ludwig van Beethoven, who wrote music there.
“The castle has a very good atmosphere and is a perfect location for great things,” Bujak told the AP.
The area has a long wine tradition.
“We don't feel worse than Tuscany. We have a perfect climate and this is the best place on earth,” Bujak said.
Glogowek's picturesque location is within traveling distance of the European capitals Berlin, Prague, Vienna, Bratislava and Warsaw. There is also room for a helicopter landing pad.
The castle is in need of major renovation and a private investor, but offers enormous spaces for residential and commercial purposes. It belongs to the city.
