Alnwick Castle
In the English county of Northumberland, built after the Norman Conquest, Alnwick Castle is one of the first castles in England that was built without a square keep. The castle is separated from the town by a deep ravine on one side and has the River Aln passing on the other.
The castle consists of two parts – the inner ring contains principal rooms, and another part was constructed later to provide more accommodation. Both parts are connected by a link building. Along the outer bailey, the castle features towers at regular intervals.
Its uniquely picturesque appeal has made it a favored filming location for several films and series. Famously, it was featured in the first two Harry Potter films. Everyone who has seen the films will recognize the Outer Bailey as the location, where Harry and his fellow students learned to fly. The inner courtyards were also used to represent the Hogwarts school.
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