United States Rhode Island Newport
The Breakers
A Gilded Age mansion and National Historic Landmark, renowned for its opulent architecture and ties to a prominent American family's legacy.
- 44 Ochre Point Avenue
- (401) 847-6544
- http://www.newportmansions.org/explore/the-breakers
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If you’re looking for a shining example of extreme wealth and extravagance, look no further than The Breakers. Commissioned by the Vanderbilt family to serve as a summer home, this Italian Renaissance-style palazzo features an astounding 70 rooms decked out in imported marble, gold paneling, and Greek and Roman architecture as far as the eye can see.
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