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Some like it hot: Homes inspired by glamour icon Marilyn Monroe
1 / 14Marilyn Monroe — the original sex symbol who could send a million hearts aflutter — proclaimed diamonds to be a girl's best friend. Her diamond-obsession aside, did you know that though in her lifetime she purchased only one home, she lived in nearly 43 homes across the world? From Cuba to Croatia, from shower curtains to cushions, there are over 90 homes that feature the glamorous bombshell's image, showing how much she is still loved almost 54 years since her passing. For travel buffs who also happen to be big Marilyn Monroe fans, here are some homes from across the world paying tribute to Marilyn Monroe, courtesy Airbnb. (Source: Airbnb.co.uk)
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2 / 14Marilyn House, Como, Lombardo, Italy: With painted images of the sultry Monroe everywhere, this accommodation is perfect for Monroe fans looking to vacation in Italy. (Source: Airbnb.co.uk)
3 / 14Apto vintage soleado y luminoso, Valencia, Spain: A larger-than-life portrait of Marilyn Monroe right over the bed just wishes you sweet dreams. (Source: Airbnb.co.uk)
4 / 14Vatican City, Italy: With the interesting colour theme and Marilyn Monroe art by artist Andy Warhol adorning the walls, this accommodation is a good choice for culture enthusiasts. (Source: Airbnb.co.uk)
5 / 14Pop Art Studio on St Laurent, Montreal, Canada: This Warhol-inspired studio reigns atop Montreal's legendary St-Laurent Boulevard and is peppered with images of his favourite muse. (Source: Airbnb.co.uk)
6 / 14The Marilyn Room, Long Beach, USA: The name says it all. This garden studio accommodation has characteristic images of Marilyn Monroe and her quotes. (Source: Airbnb.co.uk)
7 / 14Stunning room near Kudamm, Berlin, Germany: This accommodation prides itself on its girly elegance. One of the walls is decorated with a full-length poster of Norma Jean Baker — more famous in the world as Marilyn Monroe — which is the point of main attraction in the room. (Source: Airbnb.co.uk)
8 / 14Villa Cesare, Abruzzo, Italy: Villa Cesare has a seductive air with its red-themed interiors and, of course, Marilyn Monroe in monochrome. (Source: Airbnb.co.uk)
9 / 14The Marilyn Monroe Room by UW, Seattle, USA: Yet another accommodation that wears its passion on its name. (Source: Airbnb.co.uk)
10 / 14Red Carpet Luxury B&B Room Marilyn, Lazio, Italy: Imagine Marilyn Monroe pop art from your Facebook feed framed and decorating the walls around you. (Source: Airbnb.co.uk)
11 / 14Chambre Marylin, Uzes, France: Quite a cultural powerhouse, this accommodation boasts of two reproductions of Marilyn Monroe by Andy Warhol. (Source: Airbnb.co.uk)
12 / 14Los Gatos Garden Inn Deluxe Room, Los Gatos, USA: This is the Inn where Marilyn Monroe and Joe DiMaggio honeymooned! (Source: Airbnb.co.uk)
13 / 14Redwood Treehouse Retreat, Mill Valley, USA: The house is one of the oldest in Mill Valley - and used to be a weekend getaway for Marilyn Monroe and Joe DiMaggio! (Source: Airbnb.co.uk)
14 / 14Rumour Has It, Guerneville, USA: Rumour has it that Joe DiMaggio and Marilyn Monroe spent time in this historic cottage. (Source: Airbnb.co.uk)
