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Mansions

Tour South Carolina's Living History, Storied Ruins, and Abandoned Haunts

Twice-destroyed churches and derelict mansions await.

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Taljai Mansion

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

Peshawar, Pakistan

Sethi House

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

Galveston, Texas

Bishop's Palace

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

Alton, Illinois

McPike Mansion

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

Matsusaka, Japan

Former Ozu Residence

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

Ipswich, England

The Black Stone

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

Anacapri, Italy

Villa San Michele

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

Bankya, Bulgaria

Bankya Residence

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

Bucharest, Romania

The House of Ceaușescu

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

McMinnville, Tennessee

Falcon Rest Mansion

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

Gardner, Massachusetts

S.K. Pierce Mansion

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

Podcast: Enchanted Woods

A Wilmington garden invites kids to drop screens and rules and just play.

The Podcast Team October 3, 2023

Rock Hill, South Carolina

Carhartt Mansion Ruins

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

Astoria, Oregon

Flavel House Museum

You might recognize this historic Oregon mansion from its appearance in 'The Goonies.'

Port Townsend, Washington

Manresa Castle

A historic hotel with many stories of haunted activity.

Podcast: Villa de Vecchi

This abandoned Italian mansion, with its fair share of ghostly tales.

The Podcast Team August 28, 2023

A large Victorian mansion with many windows.

Malden, Massachusetts

Mystic Side Opera Company

This Victorian home turned opera house may have a phantom of its own.