The Neptune Pool, USA
From series “The Most Amazing Swimming Pools in the World”Year: 1936.
Hearst Castle, which was built in 1920 and belonged to the famous millionaire William Hearst is located in California. Since the construction of the castle, one of the main decorations of its adjoining territory is a luxurious swimming pool, surrounded by incredibly beautiful columns and sculptures in antique style. Currently, there is an interesting museum in the castle. An obligatory stage of the excursion is a walk along the adjoining territory of the castle.
The bottom of the pool is lined with skillful mosaics in the Egyptian style, and around the pool unique sculptures are installed. Visiting this amazing place can turn into a true journey through the world of ancient Egypt and Rome. The spacious marble terraces of the pool are surrounded by dense thickets of palm trees and other exotic plants. Despite the fact that the visitors of the castle cannot swim in this pool, it still attracts the attention of thousands of curious travelers.
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