Astolat Dollhouse Castle was created between 1974 and 1987 by Elaine Diehl, a miniaturist from Colorado. Officially valued at over $ 8.5 million.
Has been privately owned since 1996.
It was conceived and designed for 2 years, but for another 12 years it was brought to its current state.
The castle has 7 levels, 29 rooms. The furnishings include several historical periods and styles.
The castle has a copper roof and timber supporting walls. Some walls can be opened or removed for group viewing.
The lighting system includes day and night. Changes automatically, depending on the time of day.
It takes 2 days and 12 people to dismantle and the same to assemble the castle.
It is not surprising that everyone who first sees with their own eyes or in photographs this puppet castle is speechless. After reading the accompanying text for the photos, you will understand the reason.
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Its height is 274 centimeters. The weight of The Astolat Dollhouse Castle can vary from 370 to 494 kilograms, depending on what furniture and interior details it is filled with.
10,000 valuable miniatures fill its interiors. And there are 30,000 of them in total!
From time to time, the exhibition at The Astolat Dollhouse Castle changes. There is a special room for storing the elements of the exposition, which is insured against fire, flooding and even temperature fluctuations.
Most of the interior items and works of art are original and were purchased at auctions from private collectors, or commissioned from famous miniaturists and artisans around the world.
Many of the highest quality miniatures are more expensive than their full size counterparts!
The extensive collection of the castle includes extravagant furniture, working fireplaces, stained glass windows, framed mirrors, sculptures, stone vases, golden chandeliers, parquet floors, engraved wood panels, tapestries, oil paintings - reproductions of famous masterpieces, fine carpets and fabrics, silverware, crockery sets, inlaid bathrooms. There is even a "wizard's tower" equipped with telescopes!
The library contains tiny books with small letters that can be read under a magnifying glass. The collection includes a volume of the Bible, which is considered one of the smallest in the world. By the way, a bookshelf - a secretaire with a hinged lid is estimated at $ 2,500, the same is the Torah in Hebrew.
What is a castle without an armory room?
Even the dumbwaiter is in working order!
The bottles in the castle bar contain real liquor.
Significantly, the castle's public exhibitions make it possible to raise money for children's charities.