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Re: ~ Magnificent Real-Life Castles That Look like They Were Built in Fairy-Tales!
« Reply #15 on: June 28, 2013, 02:29:04 PM »
Edinburgh Castle, Scotland



This 12th-century palace is positioned upon the volcanic Castle Rock and has become a recognizable symbol of Edinburgh.
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Re: ~ Magnificent Real-Life Castles That Look like They Were Built in Fairy-Tales!
« Reply #16 on: June 28, 2013, 02:30:28 PM »
Highclere Castle, United Kingdom



Highclere is a 19th-century castle that serves as the main filming location for the hit-TV show Downton Abbey.
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« Reply #17 on: June 28, 2013, 02:32:03 PM »
Château de Versailles, France



This royal château in France has a whopping 2,300 rooms, 67 staircases, and 5,210 pieces of furniture.
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Re: ~ Magnificent Real-Life Castles That Look like They Were Built in Fairy-Tales!
« Reply #18 on: June 28, 2013, 02:33:51 PM »
Prague Castle, Czech Republic



Prague Castle was named the largest ancient castle in the world by the Guinness Book of Records, occupying 70,000 square meters.
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Re: ~ Magnificent Real-Life Castles That Look like They Were Built in Fairy-Tales!
« Reply #19 on: June 28, 2013, 02:35:30 PM »
Kylemore Abbey, Ireland



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.
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Re: ~ Magnificent Real-Life Castles That Look like They Were Built in Fairy-Tales!
« Reply #20 on: June 28, 2013, 02:37:09 PM »
Bodiam Castle, United Kingdom



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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Re: ~ Magnificent Real-Life Castles That Look like They Were Built in Fairy-Tales!
« Reply #21 on: June 28, 2013, 02:38:22 PM »
Burg Hochosterwitz, Austria



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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« Reply #22 on: June 28, 2013, 02:51:53 PM »
Chateau de Chillon, Switzerland



This island castle consists of 100 individual buildings, merged into the palace it is today.
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« Reply #23 on: June 28, 2013, 02:52:53 PM »
Catherine Palace, Russia



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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« Reply #24 on: June 28, 2013, 02:53:52 PM »
Windsor Castle, England



This 11th-century royal residence is the longest-occupied palace in Europe.
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Re: ~ Magnificent Real-Life Castles That Look like They Were Built in Fairy-Tales!
« Reply #25 on: June 28, 2013, 02:54:58 PM »
Hogwarts at Universal Studios, Orlando



Based off the wildly successful Harry Potter films, Hogwarts was brought to life at Universal in Orlando, Florida.
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Re: ~ Magnificent Real-Life Castles That Look like They Were Built in Fairy-Tales!
« Reply #26 on: June 28, 2013, 02:55:56 PM »
Balmoral Castle, United Kingdom



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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Re: ~ Magnificent Real-Life Castles That Look like They Were Built in Fairy-Tales!
« Reply #27 on: June 28, 2013, 02:56:50 PM »
Conwy Castle, North Wales



This medieval fortification was built by Edward I in 1283 and cost roughly £15,000.
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Re: ~ Magnificent Real-Life Castles That Look like They Were Built in Fairy-Tales!
« Reply #28 on: June 28, 2013, 02:58:45 PM »
Schwerin Castle, Germany



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