5 Places that Inspired Disney Movies
Have you ever dreamed of visiting the enchanted kingdoms from Disney movies? We have good news for you: magical castles, villages, and landmarks from Disney actually exist in real life. Here are 5 places that inspired Disney animated movies.
1. Sleeping Beauty and Cinderella - Neuschwanstein Castle, Bavaria, Germany
Neuschwanstein Castle is one of the most majestic castles in the world. The castle is also known as Germany's fairy tale castle. It was built in the 19th century by the “fairy-tale” king, Ludwig II of Bavaria. Cinderella's Castle, as well as Sleeping Beauty's Castle, were inspired by the fairytale architecture of the Neuschwanstein Castle and its surrounding area that is just as breathtaking as the castle.
"Neuschwanstein Castle" ( Cinderella and Sleeping Beauty )
2. Tangled - Mont-Saint-Michel, Normandy, France
Mont-Saint-Michel is famous for its majestic abbey of Mont-St-Michel that was built between the 11th and 16th centuries. The abbey stands at the top of the mountain surrounded by a picturesque medieval village. The kingdom of Corona and the castle of Rapunzel's parents in Tangled were inspired by Mont-St-Michel.
"Mont-Saint-Michel" ( Rapunzel's Castle in Tangled)
3. Up - Angel Falls, Venezuela
Angel Falls is a majestic waterfall located among the jungle of the Canaima National Park in Venezuela. It is the world's highest waterfall that falls from the height of 979 meters. "Paradise Falls" in Disney's film "Up" was modeled after this astounding waterfall. The odd-looking mountains depicted in Paradise Falls are called tepui. Tepuis are flat-topped mountains found in the Canaima National Park.
"Angel Falls" ( Paradise Falls in "Up")
4. Beauty and the Beast- Alsace and Chateau De Chambord, France
Alsace is a historical region in France that combines elements of French and German cultures. Villages of this region are known for their colorful half-timbered houses, narrow alleys, and picturesque corners. Belle's hometown in Beauty and the Beast was inspired by these villages that even in real life look like they are straight out of a fairytale.
"Colmar" (Belle's hometown in Beauty and the Beast)
The castle of the Beast was inspired by Chateau De Chambord, a majestic castle built by King Francis l in 1547.
"Chateau De Chambord" ( The Beast's Castle)
5. Brave - Eilean Donan Castle, Scotland
The Castle where princess Merida live was inspired by an iconic 13-century castle - Eilean Donan Castle. This picturesque castle, surrounded by beautiful scenery, is located on an island and connected to the mainland by a stone bridge. It is one of the most visited attractions in Scotland.
"Eilean Donan Castle" ( DunBroch castle in "Brave")
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