Tovrea Castle, Historic hotel and architectural landmark in Phoenix, United States
The four-story white structure rises in three wedding cake-like tiers above the Sonoran Desert, with limestone walls and symmetrical windows on each level.
Built between 1929 and 1931 by Alessio Carraro as a resort hotel, the property was purchased by entrepreneur E.A. Tovrea and transformed into a private residence.
The building represents a fusion of Italian architectural influences with Southwestern desert elements, making it a designated Phoenix Point of Pride.
Visitors must reserve guided tours months in advance through a lottery system to explore the first floor, basement, and surrounding cactus gardens via tram.
The castle grounds maintain 5,000 individual cacti from 100 different varieties, creating an extensive botanical collection in the middle of Phoenix.
Location: Arizona
Inception: December 1929
Website: http://tovreacarrarosociety.org
GPS coordinates: 33.45090,-111.97300
Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:31
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