10 real life locations you thought could only exist in cartoons - You won't believe this (With Pictures)

Real life locations that are found in cartoons: The beautiful worlds found in our favorite Disney movies are works of imagination, but even they are rooted in real-life locations. These images comparing some of Disney’s most iconic locations with their real-life counterparts will make you believe in magic! The degrees to which Disney’s artists borrowed on these real-life sources can vary, but for most, the link is obvious. A number of Disney’s classics were also based on existing traditional fairy tales, meaning that the references to real-life castles were all the more appropriate. More.. Mysterious places on earth scientists still cant explain – This’ll make you fear GOD (With Photos) LADIES: 13 things you should do to keep your man – EVERY MAN loves #11 Female celebs who are s*x machines (With Photos) 15 Terrifying facts about the Bermuda Triangle (With Pictures) Sleeping Beauty – Neuschwanstein Castle, Bavaria, Germany

The Royal Castle in Sleeping Beauty was inspired by Neuschwanstein Castle in Bavaria, Germany. This castle was built by Ludwig II of Bavaria in 1892 as a personal retreat and a tribute to Richard Wagner, his favorite composer. Ludwig II, known by some as the Swan King, was an enthusiastic art patron, leaving beautiful structures throughout Bavaria. Beauty and the Beast – Alsace, France

This small village square in Beauty And The Beast was inspired by Alsace, a picturesque region in North-West France that, throughout most of Europe’s history, was politically German. As such, it has a blend of these two cultures, which can be found in the names of various locations and especially in the region’s beautiful pastoral architecture. Tangled – Mont Saint-Michel, Normandy, France

The Kingdom of Corona in Tangled was inspired by Mont Saint-Michel in Normandy, France. This unique island commune is periodically cut off from the mainland by tidal waters. This made it an easily defensible position that was ideal for a fortified cloister. Today, its striking appearance makes it a popular attraction for tourists. Up – Angel Falls, Venezuela

Paradise Falls in Up was inspired by Angel Falls (also known as Kerepakupai Vena in the indigenous Pemon language) in Venezuela. With an uninterrupted fall of 979m (3,212ft), it is the world’s highest waterfall. It falls from a mountain called Auyantepui, which is one of several table-topped “tepui” mountains in Venezuela. Aladdin – Taj Mahal, Agra, India

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The Sultan’s Palace in Aladdin was inspired by the Taj Mahal in Agra, India. Thought by many to be a palace, the Taj Mahal is actually a magnificent tomb that Emperor Shah Jahan began building in 1632 for his favorite wife, Mumtaz Mahal. The iconic tomb is is encased in white marble and surrounded by lush gardens. The Emperor’s New Groove – Machu Picchu, Cusco, Peru

Pacha’s village In The Emperor’s New Groove was inspired by Machu Picchu In Cusco, Peru. This mysterious Incan site 2,430m (7,970ft) up in the mountains of Peru is thought to have been the residence of Incan emperor Pachacuti. After the Spanish Conquest, the site remained forgotten to the outside world until it was rediscovered in 1911. Mulan – Forbidden City, Beijing, China

The Emperor’s home in Mulan was inspired by the Forbidden City in Beijing, China. Though it is now open to tourists, it was once home to the emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties. The expansive palace was considered “Forbidden” because it was the residence of the emperor, and no one could enter or leave without his permission. The Hunchback Of Notre Dame – Notre Dame Cathedral, Paris, France

The cathedral in The Hunchback Of Notre Dame was none other than the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris. The iconic and imposing cathedral is one of the most well-known examples of Gothic architecture in the world. It took almost 200 years to complete and was one of the first buildings to use flying buttresses in Europe – architects had to add these imposing supports when they noticed that the upper walls were buckling under the building’s weight. The Little Mermaid – Chateau De Chillon, Lake Geneva, Switzerland

Prince Eric’s castle in The Little Mermaid was inspired by Chateau De Chillon on Lake Geneva in Switzerland. The chateau dates back to the Roman empire, when it was used to guard a road through the Alps. Not only is the since-updated castle itself beautiful, but its position directly on the shores of Lake Geneva makes it the perfect fairytale setting. Wreck-It Ralph – Grand Central Terminal, New York City, USA

Game Central Station in Wreck-It Ralph was inspired by Grand Central Terminal in New York City. The terminal was torn down and rebuilt in its current style in 1913. The iconic station is in active use to this day despite bomb threats. Beauty and the Beast – Chateau De Chambord, Loir-Et-Cher, France

The Beast’s castle in Beauty and the Beast was inspired by Chateau De Chambord in Loir-Et-Cher, France. It was built in 1547 by King Francis I as a “hunting lodge.” Many have said that the building’s peculiar roof, with a veritable forest of chimneys and spires, looks more like the skyline of a city or town than that of a palace. Curled from Boredpanda CLICK HERE to join our BBM Channel for faster updates

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