Winchester Mystery House
525 S Winchester Blvd, San Jose, CA 95128
The Winchester Mystery House in San Jose, California, stands as a captivating architectural enigma and historical landmark. Built by Sarah Winchester, the widow of the inventor of the Winchester rifle, the mansion is renowned for its labyrinthine design and mysterious features. Construction on the sprawling Victorian mansion began in the late 19th century and continued non-stop for 38 years, resulting in a maze of staircases leading to nowhere, doors opening into walls, and other eccentricities. Legend has it that Sarah Winchester believed the constant construction would appease the spirits of those killed by the rifle, a belief that contributed to the mansion’s perplexing layout. Today, the Winchester Mystery House is a popular tourist attraction, offering guided tours that delve into the intriguing history and architectural oddities of this iconic and haunted estate.