Travel experts Snaptrip have collated 10 locations and landmarks in Europe which were the inspiration behind some of Disney’s most iconic films.
5. Hercules - inspired by Porch of the Caryatids, Greece
The film’s famous song I won’t say I’m in Love is set among the iconic columns of Porch of the Caryatids. | Other 3rd Party Photo: Shutterstock
6. Frozen - inspired by St Olaf’s Church, Norway
Animators of Frozen drew inspiration from various parts of Norway and Canada, but one main location is that of St. Olaf’s Church, the chapel where Queen Elsa was coronated. It’s also the inspiration behind the name of the film’s snowman Olaf. | Other 3rd Party Photo: Shutterstock
7. Beauty and the Beast - inspired by Riquewihr, France
The film is set in the quaint village of Riquewihr in northern France, which features cobblestoned streets. There are numerous towns in Alsace, a historic region of France, which look like something straight out of a fairy tale. | Other 3rd Party Photo: Shutterstock