Archive · 1 Sep 2026
Inside Turkey's Abandoned 732-Castle Fairytale Town Development Near Mudurnu
Burj Al Babas is a large development in Turkey made to look like a fairytale town.
It was planned to have 732 small castles.
The project was designed by Sarot Property Group.
Buyers could reportedly purchase a castle for about $500,000 or less.
The castles were inspired by European chateaux.
The development was built near the spa town of Mudurnu.
Each castle was planned to have underfloor heating and Jacuzzis on every level.
The project was intended to attract people seeking a different kind of luxury holiday or home.
Burj Al Babas was planned as a luxury development containing 732 castle-style homes.
Sarot Property Group created the project near Mudurnu in Turkey’s Bolu province.
The development was marketed as an alternative to the South of France and northeastern Spain.
Individual castles reportedly cost about $500,000 or less.
Planned features included underfloor heating and Jacuzzis on every level.
- Who
- Sarot Property Group planned the development for prospective luxury property buyers.
- What
- A luxury development of 732 castle-style homes known as Burj Al Babas.
- Where
- Near Mudurnu in Turkey’s Bolu province, close to the Black Sea.
- Why
- It was presented as an alternative to the South of France and northeastern Spain, drawing on the appeal of European chateaux.
- Development
- Burj Al Babas
- Planned homes
- 732 castles
- Developer
- Sarot Property Group
- Reported price
- About $500,000 or less per castle
- Location
- Near Mudurnu, Bolu province, Turkey
- Design inspiration
- European chateaux
- Planned amenities
- Underfloor heating and Jacuzzis on every level