Peeking into another person’s life is always fascinating, especially when it’s one of your favorite cultural icons. There are quite a few historic homes that used to belong to iconic artists, pop stars, and other famous figures and are well preserved and open for visitors today. Here are a few such history-filled spots you can see on your travels.
Prince’s Paisley Park Estate, Minnesota
Paisley Park was Prince’s home and recording studio in real life, but the late musician opened the door to the public occasionally for parties. Today, you can go on a tour of the estate and see Prince’s concert wardrobes, personal artifacts, and the studio where he recorded his biggest hits.
Sigmund Freud’s Home, London, UK
When Sigmund Freud and his family fled Austria in 1938, they settled in Hampstead, London. What many people don’t know is that Freud was an enthusiastic collector of ancient artifacts. The collection was the most valuable asset he brought with him from Austria. Today, visitors to Freud’s home can see these remarkable antiques as well as personal items, like his psychoanalytic couch.
Maison de Victor Hugo, Paris, France
Legendary author Victor Hugo spent 16 years of his life in the home on Place des Vosges 6 in Paris. This is where he wrote some of his most famous works, including Les Miserables. It is one of the oldest house museums in France—it’s been open to the public since 1902.