Sure that beautiful historical castles must be dressed up in Europe?
Wrong!
Many amazing castles can be easily visited on the weekend in the USA too.
The uniqueness of these historic buildings is that in one place you can see their completely diverse styles.
And all thanks to immigrants from different countries who built in the same way as in their homeland.
So pack your things and go to amazing places built more than two centuries ago.
We have prepared for you a list of 8 unique castles, visiting which you will enrich yourself spiritually.
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Hearst Castle, California
Have you watched Citizen Kane movie?
Yes, it was this castle.
To get around a huge Victorian-style castle you will need an entire day of $25 for entrance.
The main manor house stands on Enchanted Hill between Los Angeles and San Francisco, 8 km from the ocean.
The house has 56 bedrooms, 61 bathrooms, and 19 living rooms.
And that’s not all!
The vast territory around the estate is also fully equipped.
The estate has several swimming pools and tennis courts, a cinema, an airfield, and the world’s largest private zoo.
And what a wonderful view of the ocean!
You certainly won’t regret being here.
Castello di Amorosa, California
Planning a romantic trip?
This castle, whose name is changed to “castle of love”, will suit in the best way.
It seems as if you are not in California, but in Italian Tuscany in an authentically-styled 13th-century Tuscan castle.
Don’t miss the most impressive room – a large hall 22 meters long, 10 meters wide and almost 7 meters high with coffered ceilings.
The interior is decorated with mythical gargoyles and openwork wrought iron candlesticks, murals by Italian artist Fabio Sanzogni.
Here you can try amazing sorts of wine.
Enjoy it so much that you want to come back over and over again?
Become a member of a wine club, and attend private parties that are organized here on Halloween and New Year’s Eve in Castello di Amorosa style.
Have you ever been to the castle that was perhaps the most dangerous place in New York?
The fragile edifice broods on a rocky little island about 60 miles north of Manhattan and gathers many tourists every year.
For many years there was an ammunition depot until in 1920, lightning fell into the castle.
The beautiful castle turned into ruins. People were afraid to settle on the island, fearing new explosions and the island became abandoned.
But the lightning is not the only trouble that has fallen on the island.
In 1950, a ship crashed into an island and partially destroyed the castle.
Then there were two fires occurred, and in 2009 about 40% of the building collapsed.
Maybe the truth is the work of the spirits who cleanse the island of buildings?
Fonthill Castle, Pennsylvania
Want to visit the most mystical and mysterious museum in Pennsylvania?
Some museum staff claim that ghosts live in its walls of Fonthill.
But this castle is interesting not only because of the ghosts, of course.
The main feature of the castle is a unique ceramic tile finish, absolutely all of it was made by Henry Mercy’s hand.
It’s huge and unique: there are 44 rooms, 18 fireplaces, and more than 200 windows in the castle.
Also, the museum’s exposition includes more than 6,000 books that previously belonged to the scientist Henry Mercy.
But there are not only books.
The museum features several hundred archaeological artifacts discovered by Mr. Mercy during expeditions to various countries.
Belvedere Castle, New York
Like Victorian architecture?
Belvedere Castle is one of these buildings and can be visited right in New York.
The main purpose of the construction is to give its visitors a beautiful view.
This is the oldest observation deck in the city.
Come here at any time of the year and enjoy the beautiful view of the city.
Lyndhurst Castle, New York
Love antiques and art?
The neo-Gothic mansion is located in Terrytown, near the Hudson River has an extensive collection of antiques and art objects that are perfectly preserved.
The estate has a special Gothic atmosphere, gloomy and, at the same time, romantic.
At that time, many called the castle “misunderstanding”, because along with works of art there were obvious fakes, such as wallpaper “marble drawing”, for example.
And the cost of these wallpapers was much higher than the marble itself.
The castle has a garden, an arboretum, and even a sound theater.
The building is so unique that several films were shot on its territory, for example, “Winter’s Tale”.
Biltmore Estate, North Carolina
Looking for a place for a royal wedding?
Pay attention to Biltmore in North Carolina!
This 250-room French Renaissance chateau is a true marvel, the largest undertaking in residential architecture.
Here everyone will find something to their preferences.
Like music?
The castle has organized concerts of medieval music, which will appeal to lovers of music and antiques.
Prefer to spend time outside?
You will be offered to ride a horse or try yourself as a woodcarver.
And for visitors, there is the opportunity to stay overnight at the hotel, which is located directly on the territory of Biltmore.
Boldt Castle, New York
Never seen the Taj Mahal?
It’s not necessary to go to India, it’s right here in New York state.
It’s the most romantic place in the United States.
The castle was built on the island of Hart Island, which from a bird’s eye view of its shape resembles a heart.
Kerr Georg Boldt built this castle for his beloved wife Louise.
In its architectural masterpiece, there are six floors, 127 rooms and 365 windows (as many as the days of the year).
But Louise died and could not fully enjoy the beauty of the castle.
And the castle turned only into a memory of past love.
