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Forty years ago, when craftsman Howard Solomon moved to Florida from New York, he decided to build his own unique castle in the middle of a swamp.
Also known as “The DaVinci of Debris”, Solomon originally wanted to build a house, but after realizing that he had bought 90-acres of swampland, he decided to construct a castle to prevent all the water from leaking in.
He started work on “Solomon's Castle” in the ’70s, and took 12 years to complete this three-storey home—although building a Spanish galleon in his moat took another four years.
His fascination for medieval castles of the 16th century helped fashioned the look of his new home, and is also accompanied by a drawbridge and bell tower.
The interior of his home houses all his tools, sculptures, and all the creative projects he’s ever completed.
Although his neighbors initially thought he was mad, his castle is now a part of the community and also serves as a tourist attraction.
View more of this castle below.
[via Oddity Central, video via Life To The Max Show On You Tube]
Forty years ago, when craftsman Howard Solomon moved to Florida from New York, he decided to build his own unique castle in the middle of a swamp.
Also known as “The DaVinci of Debris”, Solomon originally wanted to build a house, but after realizing that he had bought 90-acres of swampland, he decided to construct a castle to prevent all the water from leaking in.
He started work on “Solomon's Castle” in the ’70s, and took 12 years to complete this three-storey home—although building a Spanish galleon in his moat took another four years.
His fascination for medieval castles of the 16th century helped fashioned the look of his new home, and is also accompanied by a drawbridge and bell tower.
The interior of his home houses all his tools, sculptures, and all the creative projects he’s ever completed.
Although his neighbors initially thought he was mad, his castle is now a part of the community and also serves as a tourist attraction.
View more of this castle below.
[via Oddity Central, video via Life To The Max Show On You Tube]