The Breakers
Newport, RI 02840
Phone: (401) 847-1000
- Cross Street:
- Webster Street
- Hours:
- Daily 10am- 4pm, Summer: Daily 9am-5pm
Editorial Review for The Breakers – by Citysearch Staff
In Short
The Breakers, completed in 1895, was built by architect Richard Morris Hunt for railroad magnate Cornelius Vanderbilt II. A collaboration between these two leading figures in American industry and art, the Breakers is reminiscent of the 16th-century palaces of Genoa. The mansion, which has 70 rooms (nearly half for servants), incorporates rare marbles, mosaics, frescoes, gilt bronze, sculpture and elaborate plaster work. Entire rooms were constructed by craftsmen in Europe, then shipped to Newport and reassembled.
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Insider Tips
Know Before You GoBe sure to wear comfortable shoes since you may have to stand in line for an hour or two before you can join a tour during the popular summer season.
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