Eccentric Homes

In a Florida town known for antiques, this painted home became an art attraction and a symbol of love.

A circular two-story museum built completely by hand with 800 tons of rock.

A German “baron” built this castle for his wife, but their romance was short-lived.

A retired schoolteacher in suburban Nevada transformed his front yard into a paleontological menagerie.

The only dome home to be owned or occupied by dome inventor Buckminster Fuller.

A mesmerizing amount of crazy art is attached to the side of this house on Seattle's Phinney Ridge, bringing smiles to those who venture down the driveway to take a look.

This oddities museum and folk art environment encourages visitors to play, explore, create, and even add to the environment itself.

A 19th-century house filled with secret trap doors and hidden basements has been turned into a museum.

This log house sits in the remote Canadian wilderness, and holds a mysterious tale of the trapper who built it.

This Tudor cottage is adorned with many canary-clasping cats, which originally served as a reminder to a local clergyman of his pet's murderous ways.

A masterpiece of Rationalist architecture in the center of Madrid with lizards on it.

A private home collection of more than 3,500 cat figurines.

A historic hotel with many stories of haunted activity.

A futuristic-looking beach house built for the owner of a snack food brand.

A poet in love with the Parana River built this unique house that became a landmark.