$1 Million VS $1 Billion Castles

ever dream of living in a home fit for royalty like your very own castle or sprawling palace luckily there are castles all over the world for a million dollars or less they feature stone towers clifftop views and sometimes they even have their own moats but how do they compare to the most expensive royal residences nearby from russia's incredibly expensive winter palace to germany's famous neuschwanstein castle these places come with priceless art and history and are worth anywhere from 200 million to more than 60 billion dollars ready to explore the world's most famous castles and fortresses to see if they're worth all the fuss then let's dive in modern meets vintage in moscow where you'll find this 970 thousand dollar castle surrounded by trees and featuring plenty of tall windows in its highest tower the multi-level home includes six bedrooms with large wardrobes seven bathrooms a living room music room and a game room the castle is the perfect mix of the old and new the outside of the home definitely shows its age but also its historic value the facade is made of fine-grained granite limestone and bricks russia's most expensive castle is much bigger than this quaint little property it's the 6.4 billion winter palace in st petersburg the main difference between a castle and a palace is that a castle is fortified against invaders think thick stone walls and cannons palaces are the more modern and expensive choice for royals now that there are better security options available the winter palace was the official residence of the russian royal family it sprawls over 645 000 square feet and contains 1500 rooms all brimming with treasures there are egyptian mummies classical greek sculptures and even diamond encrusted faberge eggs based on land alone the winter palace is worth 1.44 billion dollars and all of these treasures add an additional five billion dollars to its value a million dollars in china's castle market won't get you a fairytale home since china doesn't have a huge castle market to begin with but one million dollars is what some of china's oldest castles and fortresses are worth now that they've fallen into ruin the gea fortress built around 1622 is part of chinese history but its view has been obstructed and it's been neglected by the government despite it being a heritage site still it's a pretty cool structure it has a lighthouse chapel ancient stone walls and cannons however china's most opulent palace puts this little fortress to shame this is the forbidden city complex in beijing the former chinese imperial palace and winter residence of the emperor of china from the ming dynasty to the end of the qing dynasty the land here alone is worth 19.6 billion dollars with about 50 billion dollars worth of treasures in the palace's museum the historic property has more than 90 palace quarters and courtyards 980 buildings and over 8 728 rooms france is known for having some amazing chateaus for sale like this gorgeous 1.06 million dollar property made up of a castle hunting lodge and caretakers house there are 10 bedrooms and two bathrooms plus the home features a huge wine cellar modern kitchen and a basement recreation area the home comes with over seven acres of land and it's kept private with lots of hundred year old trees but how does it compare to the iconic palace of versailles transformed from a regal hunting lodge into a palace in the late 17th century it features 700 rooms including the stunning hall of mirrors the palace and its grounds are filled with treasures including 5 000 pieces of antique furniture 6 000 notable paintings 400 sculptures and 1400 fountains the building itself and its contents are worth around 10 billion dollars while the land adds another 40 billion dollars to its value in the uk 914 000 will get you this quaint castle in bucks it features lots of private land and trees oak beams and flooring high ceilings and a fireplace the castle is completely modernized without losing its vintage charm the second floor offers two double ensuite bedrooms all with heated flooring you can also get the stairs to a rooftop terrace with 360 degree views of the surrounding countryside the most expensive royal residence nearby is of course buckingham palace the queen's famous home is worth over five billion dollars when you account for all the artwork and furniture inside but the queen also has an expensive royal castle to call home windsor castle is the world's largest occupied castle at approximately 484 thousand square feet in total the residence is estimated to be worth 300 million dollars this is nakatsu castle in japan it was originally listed for 2.3 million dollars but the castle ended up selling for way under that about 500 000 but that was just for the castle itself the land around it almost doubles its price bringing the castle's current worth to about nine hundred thousand dollars the current building is a reproduction built of reinforced concrete and completed in 1964. it comes with classic castle features like a stone wall and a seawater moat nearby is one of japan's most expensive castles and tourist attractions osaka castle it's estimated that building an exact replica of the castle and its grounds today would cost 766 million dollars the castle grounds which cover approximately 15 acres contain 13 historic structures including gates turrets wells and storehouses the castle tower resembles the original but is entirely modern on the inside and features an elevator the tower is home to an informative museum about the castle's rich history let's head to germany where this castle in bavaria that dates back to 1561 is on sale for a reasonable 640 000 which seems too good to be true right well it is because the castle needs a few hundred thousand dollars worth of renovation to its exterior end foundation so you'd have to sink about one million dollars into this place but for that money you'll get a moat a ready to occupy apartment a rustic kitchen and a private courtyard meanwhile germany's most expensive castle is straight out of a fairy tale in fact it was the inspiration for cinderella's castle at walt disney world this is neuschwanstein castle commissioned to be built as a personal hideaway by king ludwig ii of bavaria popularly known as mad king ludwig construction began in 1868 but was never completed only 14 rooms were finished out of a planned 200 but what is finished is absolutely breathtaking the castle features limestone cladding interior walls depicting stunning murals and a grotto with artificial rocks and waterfalls even unfinished the castle is estimated to be worth between 250 and 300 million dollars so imagine how much it would be worth if it was completed imagine spending your days basking under the tuscan sun on the balcony of your very own italian castle for 1.05 million dollars you could enjoy all the luxury of this 6 bedroom 6 bathroom royal home reconstructed and renovated in 2006 with a pool and chestnut beans the property features six acres of land arched stone doors fireplaces and patios it's exactly what you'd imagine a modern castle to look like but it still doesn't hold a candle to italy's most impressive palace doj's palace in venice inside you'll find the hall of the great council where the venetian parliament sat and the giant staircase also known as scaladoro with rich gold decoration another iconic feature is the fresco entitled il paradiso located directly above the doji's throne it's thought to be the world's largest canvas painting ever when you include all of the priceless art and the museum's treasures as well as its unique gothic architecture the palace is estimated to be worth more than 300 million dollars do you want to build your own castle as of 2021 it's estimated to cost 325 to 600 per square foot to construct a castle taking into consideration the materials and textiles that you'll need thanks for watching

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Length: 8min 36sec (516 seconds)

Published: Mon Apr 19 2021