Maine Castles & Palaces + Historical Pictures

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The largest city in Maine is a gateway for island hopping in summer, skiing in winter and a thriving cultural center year-round.

Look out across the Atlantic Ocean from Portland’s iconic white lighthouse, which has presided over the southern Maine coastline since the 18th century.

Look out across the Atlantic Ocean from Portland’s iconic white lighthouse, which has presided over the southern Maine coastline since the 18th century.

Look out across the Atlantic Ocean from Portland’s iconic white lighthouse, which has presided over the southern Maine coastline since the 18th century.

Look out across the Atlantic Ocean from Portland’s iconic white lighthouse, which has presided over the southern Maine coastline since the 18th century.

Look out across the Atlantic Ocean from Portland’s iconic white lighthouse, which has presided over the southern Maine coastline since the 18th century.

Look out across the Atlantic Ocean from Portland’s iconic white lighthouse, which has presided over the southern Maine coastline since the 18th century.

Visit the remarkably preserved 19th-century manor house, located in downtown Portland. Get an authentic impression of life during that era.

Whether coming to pray or merely enjoy the airy ambiance of this Gothic Revival cathedral, anyone is welcome at the seat of the Episcopal Diocese of Maine.

Demonstrating the wealth and artistic sensibilities of 19th-century Portland, this masterpiece of Greek Revival architecture is next to the Portland Museum of Art.

Visit the remarkably preserved 19th-century manor house, located in downtown Portland. Get an authentic impression of life during that era.

Visit the remarkably preserved 19th-century manor house, located in downtown Portland. Get an authentic impression of life during that era.

One of the world’s largest collections of mass transit vehicles, all lovingly restored to their original condition, are housed at this museum dedicated to public transportation.

Look out across the Atlantic Ocean from Portland’s iconic white lighthouse, which has presided over the southern Maine coastline since the 18th century.

Maine’s largest and oldest art institution showcases three centuries of American art and European masters in its architecturally impressive museum complex.

Look out across the Atlantic Ocean from Portland’s iconic white lighthouse, which has presided over the southern Maine coastline since the 18th century.

Portland’s history of religious tolerance finds its place in a Gothic Revival building at the city center, perfect for attending religious services while on vacation.

As your browse through the varied exhibits at one of the oldest museums in Maine, learn more about the history of Saco and its residents over the years.

Look out across the Atlantic Ocean from Portland’s iconic white lighthouse, which has presided over the southern Maine coastline since the 18th century.

Maine’s largest and oldest art institution showcases three centuries of American art and European masters in its architecturally impressive museum complex.