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Villa Kathrine

532 Gardner Expressway, Quincy, IL 62306
217 224 3688
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view facing Mississippi River
Ranked #1 of 1 attractions in Quincy
3.5 of 5 stars 5 Reviews
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34 reviews 34 reviews
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12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
“Outside pretty. Historically disappointing.”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 January 2012

Outside beautiful. The historical society has been trying for years to make it great but its just a disappointment. There's a mediocre story behind it but its not beautifully set up to the period and parts.of it aren't open to.the public. It's sad, it has potential just not the resources. Don't drive for hours if you expect grandeur. More

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“It was interesting and disappointing”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 March 2011
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The outside of the castle very nice and in amazing shape. What I thought was interesting was the structure of the castle both in and out. What I was disappointed in was that pretty much everything inside has been modernized to look old which is pretty much because the castle was luted. Interesting for one time but I won't go... More

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“Smallest castle I've ever seen”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 March 2009
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I Googled "romantic valentine weekend in Quincy, IL" and this Villa Katherine Castle was the first thing to pop up. While it is beautiful and ornate, by scale it is no castle! Most churches and two-story homes in the city are larger than it. The villa is currently used as the city's information center. I arrived on a Saturday (Feb... More

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Jacksonville
1 review
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
“A Great site for a Great City!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 June 2006

Villa Katherine was a great place to visit. Its location on the Mississippi provides a beautiful lookout point. A Great place to have a wedding reception! More

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Quincy, Illinois
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“Great architecture at the Villa Katherine”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2006
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I visited Quincy with my family for a family reunion. While there, we went to the Villa Katharine. It was beautiful! We toured it and learned a lot about it and its former owner, George Mets. The Mediterranean architecture was beautiful. However, I wouldn't recommended taking children beacuse the tour could be boring for them. More

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