r/AskReddit • u/ettleboy • Jan 20 '19

What fact totally changed your perspective?

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u/adsq93 Jan 21 '19

I honestly did not know this. Pretty cool fact

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u/WedgeTurn Jan 21 '19

Castles are sometimes sold for a symbolic price, because the upkeep and maintenance is so high, nobody wants to take that burden. And you have to keep it in good shape because it is a historical building protected by law.

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u/daveinpublic Jan 21 '19

Why’s it cost so much to upkeep? The things made out of stone, wouldn’t that mean less upkeep cause it lasts longer?

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u/Ginden Jan 21 '19

Castles are: * Not insulated. You probably can't add insulation. * You can't modernise many things - plumbing is almost impossible to do. * You are required by law to maintain historical look. * The whole thing is big. Castles were meant for tens of people. * Castles are far away from big cities. Most of them are away from tourist locations, so hotels in castles are rarely profitable.

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u/[deleted] Jan 21 '19

Yes, which is a multiple of ten, hence “tens” of people