Miramont Castle, Victorian mansion in Manitou Springs, United States

Miramont Castle is a four-story residence in Manitou Springs with 42 rooms spanning over 14,000 square feet, combining nine architectural styles such as Byzantine and Tudor. Built from green stone, it has an eight-sided chapel, a solarium, and a 16-sided room. The building later opened as a museum and displays Victorian architecture drawn from different cultures.

A French priest named Jean Baptist Francolon built this house in 1895, incorporating architectural elements inspired by his travels through various countries. The structure emerged from his vision of combining global influences within a single building.

The house now displays collections of Victorian objects, firefighting equipment, and military memorabilia managed by the Manitou Springs Historical Society. Visitors can walk through these exhibits and discover the everyday items from earlier times.

The house is open to visitors on most days of the week, with hours varying by season. It is wise to check exact visiting days and times in advance to avoid disappointed trips.

The front door sits on the first level and the back door on the fourth, because the house is built into a mountainside; the two floors between also open onto level ground. Rarely did a room have four square corners, and one room has 16 sides.