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Tovrea Castle

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Tovrea Castle, also known as the 'Wedding Cake Castle,' is a historic landmark perched on a hill in east Phoenix, surrounded by meticulously maintained desert gardens. Built in the 1920s by Alessio Carraro, the castle features tiered, white stucco architecture that resembles a tiered cake. Visitors can tour the interior and grounds, learning about its colorful past and the Carraro family. The surrounding gardens showcase native cacti and succulents, offering a serene desert oasis with striking views of the city.

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  • Tour the castle's unique tiered interior and learn about its 1920s origins.
  • Stroll through the surrounding cactus and succulent gardens.
  • Photograph the castle's iconic silhouette against the desert sky.

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Ways to visit Tovrea Castle

You can see Tovrea Castle on your own. A tour is worth it for the story behind it, for transport, or for combining nearby sights into one day.

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