Duwisib Castle in Alt Duwisib, Namibia

This red-stone castle emerges from the desert in the middle of nowhere. It’s built in the neo-romantic style, but served its romantic purposes for just seven years. In 1907, German army captain Hansheinrich von Wolf fell in love with Jayta Humphreys, a wealthy American. He had Duwisib Castle built for her, a grand structure with 22 rooms, a great hall, and a luxurious courtyard spa. The architect Wilhelm Sander designed and built the castle for 250,000 gold Marks. It was erected in just two years, an enormous effort as Von Wolf…

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