Nesbitt Castle, Castle building in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe.
Nesbitt Castle is a building constructed in a castle style near Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, featuring stone walls, battlements, and a Gothic tower. It combines Scottish and Tudor architectural elements and stands within maintained gardens.
Theodore Holdengarde, a South African businessman who also served as mayor of Bulawayo, began building the structure in the 1920s as a personal project in his spare time. The work took years to complete and was carried out with a small crew.
The name Nesbitt Castle comes from the surname of Theodore Holdengarde's wife, a personal touch that ties the building to its origins as a family home. Guests staying or visiting today can still see traces of that domestic character in the way the rooms are arranged and decorated.
Booking ahead is a good idea since guided tours cover both the interior and the gardens. Allow enough time to walk through the different areas without rushing.
The building was used as a filming location for the 1992 film 'The Power of One', which featured Morgan Freeman and a young Daniel Craig. Visitors today can still recognize the same rooms and exterior walls that appeared on screen.
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