Dystopian Disneyland: The Story Behind Turkey’s Castle Ghost Town

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Most of us have probably imagined living in a castle at some point, whether during childhood, enchanted by fairy tales, or as adults studying European monarchies. Considering this fascination, what would you think if you had the chance to buy your castle? In mid-2014, you could make that dream a reality in Turkey for just $370,000. Each luxurious 325-square-meter castle came complete with blue turrets and spiral staircases. The only catch? Your castle would be one of 731 identical ones. But who cares about exclusivity when you have the chance to live in a Disney fairy tale?

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Cite: Ghisleni, Camilla. "Dystopian Disneyland: The Story Behind Turkey’s Castle Ghost Town" [Disneylândia Distópica: a história por trás da cidade fantasma de castelos na Turquia] 26 Jun 2024. ArchDaily. (Trans. Simões, Diogo) Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/en/1017980/dystopian-disneyland-the-story-behind-turkeys-castle-ghost-town> ISSN 0719-8884
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