Take a look inside Graceland — the Memphis mansion that Elvis Presley, the King of Rock and Roll, called home

Amanda GohJun 28, 2022, 10:23 IST

Graceland's exterior.David LEFRANC/Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images

Graceland is a 13.8-acre estate in Memphis, Tennessee, that was once owned by Elvis Presley.
The King of Rock and Roll lived in the house from 1957 until his death in 1977.

It's been 44 years since Elvis Presley died, but legions of fans still flock to Memphis, Tennessee, to see the sprawling Graceland estate the star once called home.

Rock and roll singer Elvis Presley stands in front of his Graceland estate.Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images

Also known as the "King of Rock and Roll," Presley was a cultural icon of the 20th century.

Presley is also known as the King of Rock and Roll.RB/Getty Images

Presley purchased the Graceland estate in 1957 for $102,500, per the official museum website.

Exterior view of Elvis Presley's house Graceland, Memphis, Tennessee, United States.GAB Archive/Redferns

One of the most iconic features of Graceland is the entrance gate. Designed to resemble a music score, there are even figures on the gate depicting the star with his guitar.

Entrance gates to Graceland, Memphis, United States.Mike Blake/Reuters

One of the most iconic features of Graceland is the entrance gate. Designed to resemble a music score, there are even figures on the gate depicting the star with his guitar.

The interiors of Graceland are lavishly decorated. The living area has a custom-built 15-foot sofa and a 10-foot coffee table.

Elvis' Living Room in Graceland, with a custom-made 15-foot sofa and coffee table.Jon Hicks/Getty Images

The dining room, which has black marble flooring in the center, was a place for Presley and his friends to gather.

Elvis Presley's dining room in Graceland.Jon Hicks/Getty Images

One of the most famous rooms in Graceland is the Jungle Room.

An armchair in the corner of the Jungle Room in Graceland, Memphis, Tennessee.Paul Natkin/Getty Images

The pool room features fabric-lined walls and ceiling, which took 10 days to install.

A fan takes a photo of the pool room.Jon Hicks/Getty Images

Presley died upstairs in his master suite, and it has been preserved exactly as he left it.

One of the staircases in Graceland during Christmas.Graceland

The TV room, which is designed in a navy, white, and yellow color scheme, has three television sets.

The TV room.David LEFRANC/Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images

Although the upper floor remains off-limits, Presley's office desk has been brought down and turned into an exhibit for fans to see.

Elvis' office on the upper floor.AP Photo/Lance Murphey

Presley's gold records are on display in the Hall of Gold in the Trophy Building.

Visitors can walk down the famous Hall of Gold to see the star's gold records.John Hicks/Getty Images

Presley enjoyed playing racquetball. After he died, the racquetball building was transformed into an additional trophy hall for a few years.

Elvis Presley memorabilia on display in the racquetball building in Graceland.David LEFRANC/Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images

Presley and his family members have been laid to rest on the grounds of the Graceland estate, in the Meditation Garden.

To commemorate the anniversary of his death, fans from around the world leave flowers at his grave during Elvis Week.Kevin Fleming/Corbis/VCG via Getty Images

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Take a look inside Graceland &mdash; the Memphis mansion that Elvis Presley, the King of Rock and Roll, called home

It's been 44 years since Elvis Presley died, but legions of fans still flock to Memphis, Tennessee, to see the sprawling Graceland estate the star once called home.

Also known as the "King of Rock and Roll," Presley was a cultural icon of the 20th century.

Presley purchased the Graceland estate in 1957 for $102,500, per the official museum website.

One of the most iconic features of Graceland is the entrance gate. Designed to resemble a music score, there are even figures on the gate depicting the star with his guitar.

The interiors of Graceland are lavishly decorated. The living area has a custom-built 15-foot sofa and a 10-foot coffee table.

The dining room, which has black marble flooring in the center, was a place for Presley and his friends to gather.

One of the most famous rooms in Graceland is the Jungle Room.

The pool room features fabric-lined walls and ceiling, which took 10 days to install.

Presley died upstairs in his master suite, and it has been preserved exactly as he left it.

The TV room, which is designed in a navy, white, and yellow color scheme, has three television sets.

Although the upper floor remains off-limits, Presley's office desk has been brought down and turned into an exhibit for fans to see.

Presley's gold records are on display in the Hall of Gold in the Trophy Building.

Presley enjoyed playing racquetball. After he died, the racquetball building was transformed into an additional trophy hall for a few years.

Presley and his family members have been laid to rest on the grounds of the Graceland estate, in the Meditation Garden.

Take a look inside Graceland — the Memphis mansion that Elvis Presley, the King of Rock and Roll, called home