Mansions

This 18th-century building is said to be one of the oldest heritage mansions in Pune.

Alongside its 16th- and 17th-century architecture and interiors, this mansion houses an Ancient Roman ring that some believe may have inspired J.R.R. Tolkien.

The ruins of this 19th-century Scottish Baronial mansion reflect the architectural heritage and history of Scotland's aristocracy.

The crumbling ruins of an old stone mansion sit atop a hill in the middle of Pune.

A rare instance of a historical Peshawari mansion restored and opened to the public.

This private mansion turned Catholic bishop’s home is an iconic Galveston building.

The owners of this Victorian-era estate say it’s still visited by the spirits of long-gone residents.

The former mansion complex of a merchant prince, related to a famed filmmaker.

On the side of Christchurch Mansion is an enigmatic block of dark limestone that dates back to 14th-century Belgium.

The enchanting home of an eccentric Swedish physicist and author sits in the hills of Anacapri.

Now a ruin, this grand resort was coveted by a communist autocrat and an eccentric Japanese golfer.

The kitsch mansion of the former Romanian president Nicolae Ceaușescu features a golden bathroom.

This lavish abode was once the home of the inventor of "Gorilla Pants."

This historic Victorian mansion is allegedly so haunted that a signed waiver is required to enter.

The ruins of this once-grand mansion are linked to one of the country’s most popular clothing brands.