Kellie's Castle in Batu Gajah, Malaysia

Kellie's Castle, an unfinished mansion, was built in Perak, Malaysia by William Kellie-Smith, a rubber plantation owner. Intended as a larger home for his growing family, its construction began in 1915 after they outgrew their previous residence, Kellas House. The unique design incorporated various architectural styles, using materials and craftsmen brought from India. Construction was plagued by the 1918 influenza pandemic and Kellie-Smith's declining health and financial woes. In 1926, he died in Lisbon before finalizing plans for an elevator, ceasing the project. His wife sold the property to a company that abandoned the mansion, never completing it. The castle later gained notoriety, rumored to have been used by the Japanese army during World War II. It was also a filming location, notably for the movie 'Anna and the King' in 1999, boosting its tourism. The eerie atmosphere of the castle, with its ruins and mysterious passages, attracts visitors. Ultimately, Kellie's Castle remains a testament to unrealized ambition and a haunting monument.