Belcourt Castle, French Renaissance mansion in Newport, US
This three-story mansion incorporates French Gothic elements, German design features, and Italian architectural details throughout its 60 grand rooms and courtyards.
Richard Morris Hunt designed this summer residence in 1891 for Oliver Hazard Perry Belmont, completing construction with 300 workers in 1894.
The mansion presents exhibits of Armenian life, hosts regular public tours, and maintains collections of artifacts from 33 European and Oriental countries.
Visitors can explore the mansion during guided tours on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, viewing more than twelve rooms including ballrooms and galleries.
The first floor initially contained carriage spaces and horse stables, while the master bedroom displayed wall paintings depicting nobleman life.
Location: Newport
Inception: 1894
Architects: Richard Morris Hunt
Architectural style: châteauesque
Floors above the ground: 3
Part of: Bellevue Avenue Historic District
GPS coordinates: 41.45750,-71.30627
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:47
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