7/18/2023 0 Comments Abandoned disney castles![]() Why was the Disney castle village abandoned?Ĭonstruction started in 2014 and was expected to take four years, though, within that same time, the developers were forced to declare bankruptcy. Even in it’s current state, the vision for Burj Al Babas is still obvious: European luxury in the Middle East. Located in the Roman spa town of Mudurnu, which is well-known and well-loved for its hot springs and putative healing waters, each villa would boast underfloor heating and Jacuzzis on every level. Not to mention, the spot for the little kingdom had an additional draw. So it made sense: Rich foreigners uninterested in the south of France or the northeastern tip of Spain could enjoy the Mediterranean climate on Gothic-style rooftop terraces overlooking the lush Turkish forest. There’s something about the dwellings’ undeniable extravagance and opulence that makes them utterly timeless. After all, though European monarchies’ power and influence over their respective country’s politics may have dwindled in recent years, their stately châteaus, castles, and palaces have endured. Sarot Group, the project developer, probably had the right idea when they chose a community of castles for their latest endeavor. In fact, Burj Al Babas was planned as a luxurious, stately urban development offering the look of royal living for anyone willing to shell out anywhere from $370,000 to $500,000 for their own little palace. Although, like most ghost towns, it wasn’t supposed to be this way. Sitting near the Black Sea, the town is full of half-finished, fully abandoned mini-castles, 587 to be exact. ![]() If Disney World is the happiest place on Earth, then Burj Al Babas might be the eeriest.
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