Fonthill Castle Named One Of Pa.'s Most 'Enchanting' Man Made Wonders

Doylestown’s Fonthill Castle is among the state’s most ”enchanting” man made wonders, according to one website.

OnlyInYourState lists Henry Mercer’s famous castle as the third most enchanting wonder in the Keystone State. Bowman’s Hill Tower in Washington Crossing Historic Park was another local wonder that was listed.

Here’s what OnlyInYourState.com says about Fonthill:

Fonthill Castle, like Concrete City, was also constructed using the poured-in concrete method, but is a much more successful example of this architectural style. The construction of the castle began in 1908 and ended in 1912; it was the home of Henry Mercer, an important anthropologist and tile maker of the region who was also responsible for the nearby Moravian Tile Works and Mercer Museum. Crowning glory of Doylestown, Fonthill Castle has 44 rooms, 18 fire places, and over 200 windows

Other man made wonders on the list include Fallingwater, The Kinzua Bridge at Kinzua Bridge State Park and Lake Wallenpaupack.

Fonthill Castle is open for tours. Hours are Monday – Saturday from 10 am – 5 pm and Sundays from noon – 5 pm. The cost is $14 for adults, $12 for seniors and $8 for kids. Click here for details.

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