The company published a while ago a list of 30 places from which they drew inspiration for their stories.
The Walt Disney Company confirmed 30 places where they took inspiration to make their films
When disney celebrated 100 years of history, made public a list of 30 locations that inspired his filmss. Two Spanish monuments appear on that list, the Alcázar of Segovia and the Plaza de España in Seville. The case of the great castle on the outskirts of Madrid served as inspiration for the Snow White movie.
At the “New iconography of the Alcázar” conference in 2006, director and producer José Luis Borau Moradell established the connection between the Alcázar and Snow White. Some time later, although it is not known if Walt Disney himself visited Segovia, the company confirmed the theory.
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The history of the Alcázar of Segovia
The Alcázar of Segovia, built at the beginning of the 12th century, is recognized as one of the most emblematic medieval castles in the world and is among the most visited monuments in Spain. Throughout its history, it has been the residence of twenty-two kings and the scene of important historical events.
Located majestically above the Eresma valley, the Alcázar symbolizes the Old City of Segovia, declared World Heritage by UNESCO in 1985. Originally the palace and fortress of the Kings of Castile, it reflects the splendor of the medieval court, witnessing battles, intrigues palaces, royal weddings and significant events.
From its origins as a Roman fort, through its function as a medieval fortress and royal palace, to its role as a state prison and home of the Royal College of Artillery, the Alcázar has played many roles over the centuries. It was in the Keep that the royal treasure of Castile was kept, which financed Christopher Columbus’ first voyage.
Furthermore, the Alcázar was the site of important historical meetings, such as the signing of the Concord of Segovia and the last meeting between Christopher Columbus and King Ferdinand the Catholic before the death of the discoverer in 1506. Also noteworthy are the wedding of Philip II with Anne of Austria, strengthening the alliance between the House of Habsburg and the Hispanic Monarchy, and the first military flight in the 18th century, marking the beginning of the era of military aviation.
With roots dating back to the Reconquista, the Alcázar has undergone major renovations, including the slate roof ordered by Philip II, which distinguishes it as one of the most notable examples of military fortress and a unique case in the history of Spanish and European architecture.
Source: Ambito
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