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Sheen is the historic name for a royal palace in modern Richmond upon Thames and was renamed Richmond by Henry VII. Sheen had long been royal property and Edward III had built himself a house there that became a favourite royal riverside retreat.
- Solomon’s Castle
- Coral Castle
- Whitehall Mansion
- Castle Otttis
- Loews Don Cesar Hotel
- Castillo de San Marcos
- Villa Zorayada
- Castle Warden
- Cinderella’s Castle
- Hogwarts Castle
Tucked away in the Florida woods lies one man’s dream turned reality. Built by Howard Solomon entirely out of aluminum, Solomon’s Castle is a testament to determination and artistry! Just to the east of Sarasota, Solomon’s Castle functions as the home, gallery, and workshop of its creator and builder. Howard Solomon, an internationally renowned art...
To this day, Coral Castle in Florida’s origins is a mystery. We know that from 1923-1951, Edward Leedskalnin carved 1,000 tons of coral rock. We know that he designed an elaborate rock garden. What we don’t know is how he did it by himself. A true eccentric, Leedskalnin attributed this feat because he “knew the secrets used to build the pyramids.” ...
In Palm Beach, you’ll find a castle the New York Herald described as “more wonderful than any palace in Europe, grander and more magnificent than any other private dwelling in the world.” This hidden gemwas the private residence of Henry Flagler, Florida’s original railroad magnate. This 75-room Gilded Age mansion features neoclassical Beaux-Arts a...
In St. Augustine, you can find historic Castle Otttis (yes, with three t’s). Built by Ottis Sadler and Rusty Ickles in 1988, it took three years to complete. This castle was “done in remembrance of Jesus Christ.” As you approach the castle, notice the turrets rising above the trees. Because it was based on the designs of Irish castles from the last...
One of the best places to visit in St. Petersburg, a trip to the Don Cesar will take you back in time to the roaring 20s. Constructed in 1924, it was envisioned to be a “pink castle.” In fact, before it was renamed the Don Cesar, it was called the “Pink Lady.” Designed with a mix of different styles, the Don Cesar blends Mediterranean and Moorish s...
On the western shore of Mantanzas Bay in St. Augustine lies Castillo de San Marcos, the oldest masonry fort in the continental United States. A monument of stone and mortar, this castle stands today as a testament to human determination and endurance. Originally a fortress for the Spanish, Castillo de San Marcos was built completely using coquina, ...
Take a step back in time to the Victorian Era when you visit Villa Zorayada in downtown St. Augustine. Built in 1883 by eccentric millionaire Franklin W. Smith, this palace served as his home. Once a restaurant and club, Villa Zorayada then became a gambling casino during Prohibition. After it shut down, the city declared it a national landmark to ...
Built originally in 1887, Castle Warden was a winter home for William Warden and his family. Then in the 1940s, it was transformed into a hotel. By the 1950s, Robert Ripley acquired the castle to transform it into the world’s first odditorium, housing his collection of oddities. If that name seems familiar, it’s because Castle Warden was home to th...
Would it really be a list of Castles in Florida if we didn’t include the most iconic one? You’ve seen it in the vanity logo that plays before every movie. If you’re a Florida native, you might even have visited it before. Of course, we’re talking about Cinderella’s Castle. This is the perfect place to start your day at Magic Kingdom. The iconic sym...
While the Hogwarts Castle at Islands of Adventure may not be a true castle, we believe Dumbledore said it best. “Of course it is happening inside your head, but why on Earth should that mean that it is not real?” The magic of the Hogwarts Castle can be seen as you approach it while passing through Hogsmeade Village. The lofty blue spires soar into ...
Aug 21, 2014 · The remains of Richmond Palace built by Henry VII in 1499-1501 on the site of the manor-house of Sheen established by at least 1125. Two royal residences had previously stood on the site. The first was probably built by Edward III who died there in 1377.
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May 14, 2024 · Built by Edward Leedskalnin from over 1,000 tons of oolitic limestone, this architectural anomaly baffles scientists and historians alike. Are you ready to explore the craftsmanship that continues to mystify experts?
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Still in the original location, this watering hole's colorful history began in the late 1800s. According to local historians, the owners of the Saloon were selling liquor until the very last minute before Prohibition took effect. People from neighboring states waited in long lines for their share.
Mar-a-Lago was built for the businesswoman and socialite Marjorie Merriweather Post between 1924 and 1927, during the Florida land boom. At the time of her death in 1973, Post bequeathed the property to the National Park Service, hoping it could be used for state visits or as a Winter White House.
The Florida State Capitol in Tallahassee, Florida, is an architecturally and historically significant building listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Capitol is at the intersection of Apalachee Parkway and South Monroe Street in downtown Tallahassee, Florida.
