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Amassivemedieval-stylecastlehas sparkedcontroversysince construction began in 2015 on a manmade island in aprotected nature reservein westernPoland.

The 15-storyeccentricstructure imitates a medieval castle, butenvironmental activistsand authorities have criticized its environmental impact.

The unusual and majestic structure has been captured in aerial footage, yet its purpose and ownership remain unclear.

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Construction of the bizarre building, named Stobnica Castle, started in 2015.

Stobnicareportedlyremained unnoticed until 2018, when it caught the attention of environmental groups and authorities.

The Notecka Forest is an area protected as part of theEuropean Unions Natura 2000 internet.

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Environmental approval for the project was initially revoked in 2019, but construction continued anyway.

It sparked controversy when its construction began in 2015

Europe is the continent of castles.

Moreover, they allegedly continued construction despite revoked approvals.

Mysterious Castle Found In The Middle Of A Frozen Lake Has People Scratching Their Heads

They subsequently faced prison sentences of up to five years.

According to him, the project was difficult and demanding.

He explained: The design did not contain any repetitive elements.

Mysterious Castle Found In The Middle Of A Frozen Lake Has People Scratching Their Heads

It is difficult to compare it with contemporary standard designs for residential, office, and other buildings.

It contains a lot of detailed detailing, much of it based on stonework, requiring detailed drawings.

According to Stobnica Castlesofficial website, the structure is the largest and newest castle in the world.

Mysterious Castle Found In The Middle Of A Frozen Lake Has People Scratching Their Heads

Now open to the public, tickets cost about 49 Polish zoty (approximately $12).

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Mysterious Castle Found In The Middle Of A Frozen Lake Has People Scratching Their Heads

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Mysterious Castle Found In The Middle Of A Frozen Lake Has People Scratching Their Heads

Mysterious Castle Found In The Middle Of A Frozen Lake Has People Scratching Their Heads

Mysterious Castle Found In The Middle Of A Frozen Lake Has People Scratching Their Heads

Mysterious Castle Found In The Middle Of A Frozen Lake Has People Scratching Their Heads

Mysterious Castle Found In The Middle Of A Frozen Lake Has People Scratching Their Heads

Mysterious Castle Found In The Middle Of A Frozen Lake Has People Scratching Their Heads

Mysterious Castle Found In The Middle Of A Frozen Lake Has People Scratching Their Heads

Mysterious Castle Found In The Middle Of A Frozen Lake Has People Scratching Their Heads

Mysterious Castle Found In The Middle Of A Frozen Lake Has People Scratching Their Heads

Mysterious Castle Found In The Middle Of A Frozen Lake Has People Scratching Their Heads

Mysterious Castle Found In The Middle Of A Frozen Lake Has People Scratching Their Heads

Mysterious Castle Found In The Middle Of A Frozen Lake Has People Scratching Their Heads

Mysterious Castle Found In The Middle Of A Frozen Lake Has People Scratching Their Heads

Mysterious Castle Found In The Middle Of A Frozen Lake Has People Scratching Their Heads

Mysterious Castle Found In The Middle Of A Frozen Lake Has People Scratching Their Heads

Mysterious Castle Found In The Middle Of A Frozen Lake Has People Scratching Their Heads

Mysterious Castle Found In The Middle Of A Frozen Lake Has People Scratching Their Heads