Step inside Hearst Castle, the inspiration for Citizen Kane’s Xanadu

One of the most magnificent mansions in all of California, Hearst Castle has a rich history that captivates audiences just as much as its striking architecture.

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Hearst Castle is registered as a National Historic Landmark

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The end result was beyond spectacular: when it was finally completed, the Hearst estate had a total of 42 bedrooms, 61 bathrooms, and 19 sitting rooms.

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The Roman Pool — the castle’s indoor pool

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In its now final form, the pool is 104 feet long, surrounded by Ancient Roman Revival and Greek Revival style pavilions and colonnades with 17th-century bas-reliefs.

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Step inside Hearst Castle, the inspiration for Citizen Kane’s Xanadu

One of the most magnificent mansions in all of California, Hearst Castle has a rich history that captivates audiences just as much as its striking architecture.

Hearst Castle is registered as a National Historic Landmark

One century after W.R. Hearst started building his opulent home, Hearst Castle is registered as a National Historic Landmark and California Historical Landmark — and is welcoming visitors who want to revel in its illustrious past.

The end result was beyond spectacular: when it was finally completed, the Hearst estate had a total of 42 bedrooms, 61 bathrooms, and 19 sitting rooms.

Hearst Castle’s many rooms and endless amenities

The Roman Pool — the castle’s indoor pool

Featuring shimmery glass mosaic tiles inspired by the Mausoleum of Galla Placidia in Ravenna, Italy, the pool resembles a mesmerizing sea of blue and gold.

In its now final form, the pool is 104 feet long, surrounded by Ancient Roman Revival and Greek Revival style pavilions and colonnades with 17th-century bas-reliefs.

The exquisite outdoor Neptune Pool

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