The World's Smallest Castle Was Built in a Shoe - Apparently.
The Shoe Castle, located in Mobile, Alabama, was constructed in 1964 by Don F. Smith. This tiny castle is only 9.5 feet tall and 14.5 feet wide, and its walls are made of concrete and steel. Smith, a real estate developer, built the Shoe Castle as a publicity stunt to attract attention to his nearby shopping center. The castle is still standing today and has become a local landmark, despite its tiny size.