19. Ten Real Castles Inspired Cinderella’s Castle Design
Above is Neuschwanstein Castle in Germany. This ancient structure is just one of the many inspirations for Imagineers when designing Cinderella’s Castle. Other inspirations include Fontainebleau, Versailles, the Châteaux of Chenonceau, Pierrefonds, Chambord, and Chaumont. Overall, the Imagineers pulled inspiration from the Gothic architectural style of the 1400s. They totally nailed it.