Mystery Castle

tourist attraction in Phoenix

#7 in Phoenix / #162 in United States of America

by Debra Buxbaum

/ GFDL

Mystery Castle in Phoenix, Arizona, is a unique and eclectic structure built by Boyce Luther Gulley in the 1930s. Located at the base of South Mountain, the castle is constructed from a variety of materials, including stone, adobe, and other found objects, giving it a distinctive and whimsical appearance. Gulley built the castle as a promise to his daughter, Mary Lou, to create a place where she could live like a princess. The castle boasts 18 rooms, 13 fireplaces, and a variety of quirky architectural features such as hidden passageways and trap doors.

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