Captain Castle
By LowRiderX
@LowRiderX (22907)
Serbia
May 29, 2020 3:14am CST
For all lovers of castles, legends, history and mysteries I proudly present to you one castle. In the spirit of pseudo medieval castle in neo gothic style.
Serbia has about 70 castles. This is one of them - Captain Castle.
It was built by Bela Botka in 1904.
This castle, like many others buildings of the owners here in Serbia, changed its owners and passed through the historic vortices, but fortunately it came into the possession of the owner who restored it and gave it a new splendor.
Each castle has its own mystery that has been told for centuries, for this castle the legend goes like this..
Bela Botka lost the castle at gamble, in August 1938, but unfortunately it was not such a big accident that happened to him, compared to the one that happened to it only a few days later after learning that he had gone bankrupt.
His wife, could not come to terms with the fact that they had lost the castle, climbed to the highest tower, she poured herself with gasoline and set it on fire. They say it burned quickly and there was no ash left of her ... except a lock of blonde hair.
That lock of blonde hair has been flying around the castle for a long time, it is said that every year on August 2 in one of the chambers of the castle, the shadow of a blonde woman appears and the roar of lions is heard.
Even today, when mowers mow the grass around the castle, instead of grass, a lock of blonde hair is sometimes found on their blades..
Thanks for reading, I hope you enjoyed it 
Picture is mine
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27 responses
@cherriefic (10400)
• Philippines
29 May 20
@LowRiderX That's a very wise decision! Since it's not open to the public, you may feel a lot of paranormal happenings around there even during the day.
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@LowRiderX (22907)
• Serbia
29 May 20
@cherriefic So legend has it, but only on August 2nd
By the way, this castle is not open to the public, but since I know the owners, I went inside, they even asked me if I wanted, they will prepare a room for me to spend the night ... of course I didn't agree, I'm not that extreme
By the way, this castle is not open to the public, but since I know the owners, I went inside, they even asked me if I wanted, they will prepare a room for me to spend the night ... of course I didn't agree, I'm not that extreme1 person likes this
@LowRiderX (22907)
• Serbia
29 May 20
@cherriefic No, nothing happened when I was there. It is not open to the public because it is privately owned
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@DianneN (246906)
• United States
29 May 20
@LowRiderX I enjoy visiting castles, too, and when allowed, have taken photos of everything possible.
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@LowRiderX (22907)
• Serbia
29 May 20
@DianneN I adore them, especially since I had the opportunity to go inside, I took photos.. that furniture, the rooms as they are decorated, the hall with a huge chandelier and a piano
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@LowRiderX (22907)
• Serbia
29 May 20
@DianneN Here is a picture from another angle. I took a lot of pictures inside as well but it wouldn’t look nice on the collage And I made a video as well 
And I made a video as well 3 people like this
@Shavkat (137213)
• Philippines
31 May 20
@LowRiderX If I am in that castle, I can write so many things about it.
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@LowRiderX (22907)
• Serbia
31 May 20
@Shavkat I think I said the most important thing, there would be a lot more to say, talk ... about the mirror from the 18th century, for example, which is located in the hall of the castle
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@LowRiderX (22907)
• Serbia
29 May 20
@Shavkat You are funny....The feeling is fantastic, I visited the whole castle, peeked into every room. I am delighted with the furniture, mirrors from the 18th century. Stairs, tower, terrace with a fantastic view...I made a bunch of pictures. I was so happy.
You are funny....The feeling is fantastic, I visited the whole castle, peeked into every room. I am delighted with the furniture, mirrors from the 18th century. Stairs, tower, terrace with a fantastic view...I made a bunch of pictures. I was so happy.1 person likes this
@Alexandoy (65308)
• Cainta, Philippines
29 May 20
Why is it called Captain Castle?
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@LowRiderX (22907)
• Serbia
29 May 20
@Alexandoy The castle changed owners, it was owned by several prominent people, and one of them, after whom it was named, was Milan Captain, who took the castle as a dowry when marrying the daughter for Franz May, one of the richest men of the time.
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@Alexandoy (65308)
• Cainta, Philippines
29 May 20
@LowRiderX oh, Captain is a family name, I see.
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@MALUSE (69413)
• Germany
29 May 20
@LowRiderX You could include this info in the post. I was wondering about the name, too.
This castle is relatively new. Are there also old castles in Serbia? Germany has about 25.000 (!) castles from the Middle Ages onwards, partly in ruins, partly still inhabited. Here is a list. The text is in German but it isn't much and not important. The photos are interesting.
https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liste_von_Burgen_und_Schlössern_in_Deutschland
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@Janet357 (75656)
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29 May 20
@LowRiderX wow they must be very rich, the owners i.meant. this is a beautiful castle.
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@LowRiderX (22907)
• Serbia
29 May 20
@Janet357 Aristocracy Yes, these current owners are also quite wealthy, who knows how much a castle like this can cost, I was just embarrassed to ask, I just watched and enjoyed ... like a child on a carousel
Yes, these current owners are also quite wealthy, who knows how much a castle like this can cost, I was just embarrassed to ask, I just watched and enjoyed ... like a child on a carousel@LowRiderX (22907)
• Serbia
29 May 20
@Janet357 Some of the castles are state-owned (confiscated) and some are privately owned. Some owners have made hotels out of their castles and some do not allow photography. I was lucky and the owner was very kind to me.
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@Lakshman15 (2662)
• India
29 May 20
Wow excellent information you share hear..your image is simply super..
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@LowRiderX (22907)
• Serbia
29 May 20
@Lakshman15 Thanks! It is not difficult to take a beautiful photo when the castle itself is so beautiful
@LowRiderX (22907)
• Serbia
29 May 20
@m_audrey6788 Thanks! I am a fan of castles and stories related to them
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@lovinangelsinstead21 (36850)
• Pamplona, Spain
12 Jun 20
That is really interesting and what a lovely Castle they can be very peaceful places too.
One I went to with the School was a very peaceful place I put my hands on one of the walls and only felt peace coming out of it.
Would not fancy the Castles in London though not even to spend a night here no way.
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@lovinangelsinstead21 (36850)
• Pamplona, Spain
12 Jun 20
@LowRiderX
Neither would I either.
I don´t need that kind of stress at al who does?
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@lovinangelsinstead21 (36850)
• Pamplona, Spain
12 Jun 20
@LowRiderX
Nor me either.
In Hampton Court the said ghost of poor Catherine Howerd one of the wives of Henry the Eighth is said to be heard screaming as the guards arrested her and held her back as she called out to Henry for mercy of course he was not listening.
Every year on the same day they open all the doors of where she ran and you really can hear her screams and cries I do believe that one for sure.
Not something I would really cherish going to hear the poor girl.
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@LowRiderX (22907)
• Serbia
12 Jun 20
@lovinangelsinstead21 There are such people, they simply either do not believe in it or are not afraid. I don't want to tease fate
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@simone10 (54189)
• Louisville, Kentucky
7 Jun 20
@LowRiderX Me either I sure wouldn't want to live in any of them. I believe in ghosts 
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@LowRiderX (22907)
• Serbia
1 Jun 20
@simone10 Yes, they are interesting to me too, but I would not like to be convinced of any of those stories
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@LowRiderX (22907)
• Serbia
7 Jun 20
@simone10 I don't believe it, but I don't want anything to convince me otherwise
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@just4him (306386)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
29 May 20
@LowRiderX They make visiting them more interesting.
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@LowRiderX (22907)
• Serbia
29 May 20
@just4him Thank you, i love those legends related to castles
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@LowRiderX (22907)
• Serbia
29 May 20
@just4him This one is not open to the public, I was lucky because I know the owner
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@thelme55 (76476)
• Germany
30 May 20
@LowRiderX You are very welcome. Have a nice Saturday.
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@LowRiderX (22907)
• Serbia
30 May 20
@thelme55 Thank you, have a nice Sunday you too
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@nela13 (55700)
• Portugal
30 May 20
@LowRiderX do you mean castles in your country all looks like this?
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@LowRiderX (22907)
• Serbia
31 May 20
@nela13 No, no...Here they are different, there is one that I know was built on the model of one from Czech Republic, that's what I meant
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@LowRiderX (22907)
• Serbia
30 May 20
@nela13 No two are the same, for example, they look alike if one is modeled on the other. There is one, I visited that castle too, and I will write about that
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@DocAndersen (54411)
• United States
2 Jun 20
i love castles and castle stories even more
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@DocAndersen (54411)
• United States
2 Jun 20
@LowRiderX there are a few near us. Some of them are quite spectacular!
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@LowRiderX (22907)
• Serbia
2 Jun 20
@DocAndersen Me too, I've always been attracted to that. Are there any castles where you live?
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@LowRiderX (22907)
• Serbia
2 Jun 20
@DocAndersen Are they privately owned or are they perhaps hotels?
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@jefferson126 (3052)
• Shenzhen, China
30 May 20
Wow,thanks for sharing,it is a grand castle with a sad story.I think castle represents mystery,and history.the architecture of castle is exclusive and marvelous,I dream of visiting certain old castle at Europe one day.In your contury,there are so many castle remained,It is handy to you for visiting a castle.
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@LowRiderX (22907)
• Serbia
30 May 20
@jefferson126 Well, not really. Because if the castle is a hotel, then it's kind of like losing on all that, there are a lot of people, the smell of food, the waiters on all sides ... you understand?
They remained in private ownership and I was really lucky to meet the owner of this castle who allowed me to visit literally the whole castle with a camera.
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@LowRiderX (22907)
• Serbia
31 May 20
@jefferson126 No, no ... I'm just saying it's not the same feeling when you enter a castle / hotel and a privately owned castle, where you are the only guest
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@jefferson126 (3052)
• Shenzhen, China
31 May 20
@LowRiderX ,I almost understand,you mean if a castle is a hotel,someone enjoy themselves in castle,
because the food and service and others obsessed someone,they may be trapped in castle.did i make any sense?
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@birjudanak (14319)
• India
29 May 20
Its another wonderful photography by you and that cloudy weather make it more wonderful. I like this story which is real and i believe it what you mention. in past there were many incident which people said still remind us and keeps coming in present time too. Thanks for sharing history which i never know before.
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@birjudanak (14319)
• India
29 May 20
@LowRiderX Thanks for showing inside beauty too and its an amazing. Yup you are right, castle is so beautiful and its easy for caption it. Old is Gold.
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@LowRiderX (22907)
• Serbia
29 May 20
@birjudanak Thank you very much, it is not difficult to take a beautiful photo when the castle itself is beautiful. Castles and stories (legends) have always fascinated me.
In appreciation for the kind words, I will share another photo with you. In the photo, I am on the steps inside the castle. Thanks a lot one more time!
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@CarolDM (203452)
• Nashville, Tennessee
29 May 20
@LowRiderX Sorry, my auto fill is acting weird today!
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@LowRiderX (22907)
• Serbia
29 May 20
@CarolDM Thank you but I did not understand this part 'Never seen a salt..'
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@Nevena83 (65282)
• Serbia
30 May 20
@LowRiderX Everything became unattainable for me.
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@LowRiderX (22907)
• Serbia
30 May 20
@Nevena83 That is not so unattainable, the castle is something completely different, only the aristocracy can afford it
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@aureategloom (8344)
• Bosnia And Herzegovina
30 Jun 20
i really liked this storyyyyy i even saved it in bookmarks so i can show this to my boyfriend, he likes stories like this, i'm sure he'll say let's go there in August
i even saved it in bookmarks so i can show this to my boyfriend, he likes stories like this, i'm sure he'll say let's go there in August1 person likes this
@LowRiderX (22907)
• Serbia
30 Jun 20
@aureategloom Thanks and it was interesting to me! I am a brave person but not so brave to visit that castle in August
I am a brave person but not so brave to visit that castle in August1 person likes this
@LowRiderX (22907)
• Serbia
1 Jul 20
@aureategloom Do you know that I don't watch horror movies at all, no way !!
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@aureategloom (8344)
• Bosnia And Herzegovina
1 Jul 20
@LowRiderX but what's the point in visiting it in other months, it's more fun in august
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@LowRiderX (22907)
• Serbia
29 May 20
@cool83 Yes, thank you and I liked it a lot
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@LowRiderX (22907)
• Serbia
9 Jul 20
@emnuhpe It has recently been open to the public but only on weekend excursions
