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Title: ~ Magnificent Real-Life Castles That Look like They Were Built in Fairy-Tales!
Post by: MysteRy on June 28, 2013, 11:41:54 AM

Castle Howard, Yorkshire

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One of the grandest private residences in Britain, this beautiful estate has been home to the Howard family for over 300 years.

Title: Re: ~ Magnificent Real-Life Castles That Look like They Were Built in Fairy-Tales!
Post by: MysteRy on June 28, 2013, 11:44:16 AM

Castle Hohenschwangau, Germany

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Schloss Hohenschwangau is a 19th-century palace in Germany, which receives more than 300,000 visitors per year.

Title: Re: ~ Magnificent Real-Life Castles That Look like They Were Built in Fairy-Tales!
Post by: MysteRy on June 28, 2013, 11:46:18 AM

Corfe Castle, Dorset

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Corfe Castle is a fortification that dates back to the 11th century, designed by William the Conquerer.

Title: Re: ~ Magnificent Real-Life Castles That Look like They Were Built in Fairy-Tales!
Post by: MysteRy on June 28, 2013, 11:49:21 AM

Malbork Castle, Poland

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Malbork is the largest castle in the world (surface area), and the largest brick building in Europe.

Title: Re: ~ Magnificent Real-Life Castles That Look like They Were Built in Fairy-Tales!
Post by: MysteRy on June 28, 2013, 11:56:06 AM

Neuschwanstein Castle, Germany

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Ludwig II of Bavaria paid for this palace out of his own fortune, serving as a personal refuge. After he died in 1886, Neuschwanstein opened to the paying public and has since had over 60 million visitors.

Title: Re: ~ Magnificent Real-Life Castles That Look like They Were Built in Fairy-Tales!
Post by: MysteRy on June 28, 2013, 11:59:26 AM

Château de Chambord, France

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This palace was built to serve as a hunting lodge for François I, and has very distinct French Renaissance architecture. It opened to the public in 2007 and has drawn in more than 700,000 visitors.

Title: Re: ~ Magnificent Real-Life Castles That Look like They Were Built in Fairy-Tales!
Post by: MysteRy on June 28, 2013, 01:43:19 PM

Osaka Castle, Japan

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One of Japan’s most famous castles, Osaka has a five-story exterior and an eight-story interior. It was built atop a tall stone foundation to protect its occupants from attackers during the 16th century.

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Post by: MysteRy on June 28, 2013, 01:44:25 PM

Hohenwerfen Castle, Austria

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This 11th-century castle is surrounded by the Berchtesgaden Alps and the Tennengebirge mountain range. Exterior shots of the castle were used as a French hotel in the movie Just Married.

Title: Re: ~ Magnificent Real-Life Castles That Look like They Were Built in Fairy-Tales!
Post by: MysteRy on June 28, 2013, 01:45:31 PM

Kilkenny Castle, Ireland

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Kilkenny was built in 1195 by William Marshal and now serves as a conference and graduation venue.

Title: Re: ~ Magnificent Real-Life Castles That Look like They Were Built in Fairy-Tales!
Post by: MysteRy on June 28, 2013, 01:46:34 PM

Peleș Castle, Romania

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This Neo-Renaissance castle is located in the Carpathian Mountains, built between 1873 and 1914.

Title: Re: ~ Magnificent Real-Life Castles That Look like They Were Built in Fairy-Tales!
Post by: MysteRy on June 28, 2013, 02:10:03 PM

Schloss Moritzburg, Germany

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Named after Duke Mortiz of Saxony, this palace lies on artificial land and is surrounded by woodlands used for hunting.

Title: Re: ~ Magnificent Real-Life Castles That Look like They Were Built in Fairy-Tales!
Post by: MysteRy on June 28, 2013, 02:11:19 PM

Castillo de Coca, Spain

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This castle was built on the site of ancient Cauca, the birthplace of the Roman emperor Theodosius. The castle now serves as a training school for foresters.

Title: Re: ~ Magnificent Real-Life Castles That Look like They Were Built in Fairy-Tales!
Post by: MysteRy on June 28, 2013, 02:12:42 PM

Sleeping Beauty Castle at Disneyland, California

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The Sleeping Beauty castle was inspired by Neuschwanstein (#5 on the list) and stands as a landmark in Disneyland.

Title: Re: ~ Magnificent Real-Life Castles That Look like They Were Built in Fairy-Tales!
Post by: MysteRy on June 28, 2013, 02:22:51 PM

Kronborg Castle, Denmark

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Built in the 1420s, Kronborg is one of the most important fortifications in Northern Europe. It has been immortalized as Elsinore in William Shakespeare’s Hamlet.

Title: Re: ~ Magnificent Real-Life Castles That Look like They Were Built in Fairy-Tales!
Post by: MysteRy on June 28, 2013, 02:25:04 PM

Alnwick Castle, Northumberland

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Alnwick’s interior and exterior was used to film Hogwarts scenes in the Harry Potter films and has roughly 800,000 visitors per year.

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Post by: MysteRy on June 28, 2013, 02:29:04 PM

Edinburgh Castle, Scotland

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This 12th-century palace is positioned upon the volcanic Castle Rock and has become a recognizable symbol of Edinburgh.

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Post by: MysteRy on June 28, 2013, 02:30:28 PM

Highclere Castle, United Kingdom

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Highclere is a 19th-century castle that serves as the main filming location for the hit-TV show Downton Abbey.

Title: Re: ~ Magnificent Real-Life Castles That Look like They Were Built in Fairy-Tales!
Post by: MysteRy on June 28, 2013, 02:32:03 PM

Château de Versailles, France

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This royal château in France has a whopping 2,300 rooms, 67 staircases, and 5,210 pieces of furniture.

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Post by: MysteRy on June 28, 2013, 02:33:51 PM

Prague Castle, Czech Republic

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Prague Castle was named the largest ancient castle in the world by the Guinness Book of Records, occupying 70,000 square meters.

Title: Re: ~ Magnificent Real-Life Castles That Look like They Were Built in Fairy-Tales!
Post by: MysteRy on June 28, 2013, 02:35:30 PM

Kylemore Abbey, Ireland

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Kylemore was built as a private residence for wealthy London doctor, Mitchell Henry. The estate was sold to the Duke and Dutchess of Manchester in 1909, but they were forced to sell due to gambling debts.

Title: Re: ~ Magnificent Real-Life Castles That Look like They Were Built in Fairy-Tales!
Post by: MysteRy on June 28, 2013, 02:37:09 PM

Bodiam Castle, United Kingdom

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This 14th-century moated castle was built by Sir Edward Dalyngrigge to defend the area against French invasion during the Hundred Years’ War.

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Post by: MysteRy on June 28, 2013, 02:38:22 PM

Burg Hochosterwitz, Austria

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One of Austria’s most impressive medieval castles, Hochosterwitz sits 520 feet high and can be seen 19 miles away on a clear day.

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Post by: MysteRy on June 28, 2013, 02:51:53 PM

Chateau de Chillon, Switzerland

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This island castle consists of 100 individual buildings, merged into the palace it is today.

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Post by: MysteRy on June 28, 2013, 02:52:53 PM

Catherine Palace, Russia

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This residence began construction in 1717 and was built for Catherine I of Russia to provide a summer palace for her pleasure. In 1752, it was redesigned in Rococo style.

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Post by: MysteRy on June 28, 2013, 02:53:52 PM

Windsor Castle, England

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This 11th-century royal residence is the longest-occupied palace in Europe.

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Post by: MysteRy on June 28, 2013, 02:54:58 PM

Hogwarts at Universal Studios, Orlando

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Based off the wildly successful Harry Potter films, Hogwarts was brought to life at Universal in Orlando, Florida.

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Post by: MysteRy on June 28, 2013, 02:55:56 PM

Balmoral Castle, United Kingdom

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Balmoral has been a residence of the British Royal Family since 1852, when it was purchased by Queen Victoria and her consort, Prince Albert.

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Post by: MysteRy on June 28, 2013, 02:56:50 PM

Conwy Castle, North Wales

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This medieval fortification was built by Edward I in 1283 and cost roughly £15,000.

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Post by: MysteRy on June 28, 2013, 02:58:45 PM

Schwerin Castle, Germany

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First reports of the castle were made in 973, and currently serves as the seat of the state parliament.