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The castle from 'Sleeping Beauty' has a lot of similarities, and some say it also inspired the castle in 'Cinderella.'
This fantastical bookshop found in Portugal's northern capital, Porto, is one of the oldest in the world.
It's said that J.K. Rowling was inspired by this bookshop when creating the world of Harry Potter. She lived in the city of Porto for two years, but recently stated that she has never been to this library.
The Flourish and Blotts bookshop in the Harry Potter movie series certainly has a similar aesthetic. Could it be just a coincidence?
Walt Disney saw the castle on a trip to Bavaria with his wife and was inspired to add it to his movies.
Riquewihr (pictured here) in particular bears a striking resemblance to the town in 'Beauty and the Beast.'
British children's author A.A. Milne found inspiration for his books in observing the adventures his son, Christopher Robin, had in the forest by their home in East Sussex.
Most recently it's said to have been the blueprint for Castle DunBroch in the Disney movie 'Brave.'
The beautiful coastline of Vietnam can look a little ominous when the fog is heavy.
This castle on the shores of Lake Geneva is said to be the inspiration for Prince Eric's castle in 'The Little Mermaid.'
The Lohr Castle is surrounded by the Spessart Forest, where 'Snow White' would have run to escape her evil step-mother.
The story of Snow White was inspired by a Brother's Grimm tale. Research now shows that this story may have been true. If so, it's based on events that happened around the Lohr Castle in Germany.
The Emperor's palace in the movie 'Mulan' is based on this historic structure.
He went on to write the 'Winnie the Pooh' series which starred a boy called Christopher Robin who played in the Hundred Acre Wood with his animal companions. The books were turned into several films over the years.
It was the perfect setting to film the most recent King Kong movie, 'Kong: Skull Island.'
The setting for the 2016 Disney movie 'Moana' is based on this stunning location.
While many African countries are said to have inspired the landscape for the 'Lion King,' there's an unmistakable shot of Mount Kilimanjaro in the film's opening number.
Le Mont-Saint Michel is an incredible walled city on a tidal island in Northern France.
The palace in the movie 'Aladdin' is based on the Taj Mahal.
These picturesque towns were the inspiration for the animators of the 1991 animated version of the movie, as well as the recent adaption starring Emma Watson.
The magical hilltop castle inspired Rapunzel's tower in the movie 'Tangled.'
It's even suggested that the dwarves she befriended and the glass coffin she slept in may have been real. Either way, the inspiration for the Disney movie is darker than you'd think!
Although it sits beside a lake instead of the sea, you can almost imagine Ariel emerging from the water!
It's shocking to find out that so many of the fairytale places of our beloved childhood movies are actually real! There are countless castles, palaces, coves, and villages tucked away in various corners of the world, just waiting to be explored and to restore the magic in your adult life.
Maybe you'll consider going off the beaten track on your next holiday after seeing these incredible destinations. Click through the gallery to get started.
The magical places that inspired magical movies
You won't believe they're real!
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It's shocking to find out that so many of the fairytale places of our beloved childhood movies are actually real! There are countless castles, palaces, coves, and villages tucked away in various corners of the world, just waiting to be explored and to restore the magic in your adult life.
Maybe you'll consider going off the beaten track on your next holiday after seeing these incredible destinations. Click through the gallery to get started.