Bellville, Texas is a town full of unexpected surprises. Who would guess that a medieval castle can be found hidden in the grassy countryside just outside of town? Or that the old city jail has a gallows on the top floor? The dance hall/community center is a 12-sided building with a cupola! You can also find quaint bed & breakfasts and an awesome bakery with delectable baked items that make it hard to choose which to take home. You also can't leave town without a trip to the meat market or some of the antique shops.
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Enter Newman's Castle by crossing the drawbridge over the moat.
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It take one or two men in the squirrel cage to raise the bridge.
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Courtyard within the walls
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The castle has an "industrial strength" kitchen.
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The dining hall will seat about thirty knights and damsels.
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A bedroom fit for a king.
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Wrongdoers may be incarcerated in the dungeon!
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Another dining/meeting room
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The Chapel
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The bell tower is not complete.
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An amazing home! Murder By Chocolate presents a dinner theater on Saturdays.
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Twelve sides and a cupola - the Bellville Turnverein Dance Hall was conceived in 1897 by Joachim Hintz.
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Notice: only ONE support column!
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This building was an engineering marvel.
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Bellville's Jail with a gallows that accommodated only one hanging.