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Hearst Castle, California – Where Art and History come alive

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Hearst Caster earlier known as  “Camp Hill,” was originally purchased by George Hearst, a well-heeled miner and later inherited by William Randolph Hearst. Today Hearst Castle is a heritage castle that offers an exciting camping and holidaying place for family and friends. This historic place is named to be a National and California Historical Landmark. It is located on the central coastal area of California in US. The property was donated to the state of California after the death of William Randolph Hearst and is taken care of as a historic park which is open to public. Art, too is an integral aspect of this historic mansion.

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Classic Sunset from the Castle

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Ariel view of Hearst Castle

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Classic Arches and tapestry

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Royal Dinning

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Outdoor Seating

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Outdoor Pool

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Majestic Fireplace

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Lotus pond with Sculptures

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Large Fountain at the Entrance

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Gardens and Sculptures

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Indoor Royal Pool

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View of the castle from the pool

How to reach
From Los Angeles: One can take the U.S. Highway 101 north from San Luis Obispo, then take the California Highway 1 north  about 39 miles. From San Francisco the castle can be reached by taking the U.S. 101 south from California Highway no. 46. Travelers from Monterey can take California Highway 1 South to reach Hearst Castle.

Art work at the Castle
•    The Three Graces
•    Neptune
•    Two Sekhmet Figures and Two Sekhmet Heads.
•    Marriage Chest
•    The Continence of Scipio
•    Ceiling in Casa Del Monte
•    Tiffany & Co. “Orchid Vase” Lamp
•    Nine Muses Sarcophagus
•    Mosaic
•    The Virgin Mary as a Young Girl

Available tours of the Castle
•    Grand Rooms Museum Tour
•    Upstairs Suites Museum Tour
•    Cottages & Kitchen Tour
•    Evening Museum Tour
•    Grand Rooms Tour – Accessibly Designed
•    Evening Tour


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