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Title: I can't believe it Isn't Castlevania
Post by: Flame on May 12, 2011, 04:24:47 AM
Thought Id give this a try after browsing through some photos on Deviant Art.

Ever seen a photo of a castle or church or something, and think, DAAAAYUM, THAT IS SOME CASTLEVANIA LOOKIN' SHIT. WHERES DRACULA HIDIN' AT.? Well most of us probably haven't in person.

But post those kinds of photos here.

At the same time, we get to see awesome photos and shit.

NOTE: It doesnt exactly HAVE to be a castle or cathedral, it can be general environments and photos that remind you of Castlevania and the land  and settings around it.

Ill start off be posting some HDR photos
(click to show/hide)

Lets see if this idea is successful, or if it crumbles like the demon estate itself.

HAVE AT YOU!
Title: Re: I can't believe it Isn't Castlevania
Post by: crisis on May 12, 2011, 04:44:32 AM
Those are some excellent locales FLAME, and will become good desktop & cellphone backgrounds thanks! I can imagine Gabriel Belmont scaling the walls in some of those, with his Combat Cross Chain Whip, of course.

Here are some cool ones

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Title: Re: I can't believe it Isn't Castlevania
Post by: X on May 12, 2011, 05:14:52 AM
I can't believe any of THOSE are not Castlevania  :o

-X
Title: Re: I can't believe it Isn't Castlevania
Post by: Ahasverus on May 12, 2011, 05:56:45 AM
The first image looks like Ruvas forest and the second one like the Mountain fortress.the others don't look like past esceneries but they NEED to be, they are beautiful (especially those gardens :o)
Take note (Screencap?) Mercury!
Title: Re: I can't believe it Isn't Castlevania
Post by: Chernabogue on May 12, 2011, 06:18:19 AM
Wow, amazing! Pics are so great.
Title: Re: I can't believe it Isn't Castlevania
Post by: Successor The Cruel on May 12, 2011, 01:11:21 PM
My buddy and right hand man, Diplo, used to send me loads of pictures of Cathedrals and stuff that looked like they would fit right inside Castlevania, but... I lost all of those in a hard drive crash : [

Heh, I can remember his words.  "I'm not much into religion, but some pretty amazing things have been done in the name of it."

Maybe he still has some of them or knows where to find them.  I'll have to check.
Title: Re: I can't believe it Isn't Castlevania
Post by: beingthehero on May 12, 2011, 01:17:02 PM
Somebody needs to swoop in and hire those artists who made the pictures in Crisis's post.
Title: Re: I can't believe it Isn't Castlevania
Post by: Flame on May 14, 2011, 02:42:18 AM
Quote from: Blue Successor on May 12, 2011, 01:11:21 PM
My buddy and right hand man, Diplo, used to send me loads of pictures of Cathedrals and stuff that looked like they would fit right inside Castlevania, but... I lost all of those in a hard drive crash : [

Heh, I can remember his words.  "I'm not much into religion, but some pretty amazing things have been done in the name of it."

Maybe he still has some of them or knows where to find them.  I'll have to check.
look up the Deviant Art group "HDR Fans".

You will find much of that.
Title: Re: I can't believe it Isn't Castlevania
Post by: uzo on May 14, 2011, 11:19:58 AM
I fully endorse this thread. I don't particularly have anything to contribute though, but if I happen upon something I will.
Title: Re: I can't believe it Isn't Castlevania
Post by: Dark Nemesis on May 17, 2011, 08:01:21 AM
I really love this castle!!!

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Title: Re: I can't believe it Isn't Castlevania
Post by: X on May 17, 2011, 04:17:02 PM
Ooooh  :o The location in that pic is just prime for Castlevania.

-X
Title: Re: I can't believe it Isn't Castlevania
Post by: Dark Nemesis on May 17, 2011, 06:05:16 PM
Some more!!!

For some reason, it doesn't accept the pictures, that i'm trying to post and when i press the modify button, it made a double post........ :(

It seems that the copy of my post, got to work after some time, any moderator reading this, please delete the one with out the pictures.
Title: Re: I can't believe it Isn't Castlevania
Post by: Dark Nemesis on May 17, 2011, 06:09:39 PM
Some more!!!


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Title: Re: I can't believe it Isn't Castlevania
Post by: Renonsgoods on May 18, 2011, 12:43:04 AM
That cathedral in the waterfall would work DAMN awesome as a locale for a 3D Vania.
Title: Re: I can't believe it Isn't Castlevania
Post by: Flame on May 18, 2011, 04:13:07 AM
<3 Neuschwanstein
Title: Re: I can't believe it Isn't Castlevania
Post by: Kale on May 18, 2011, 04:16:08 AM
Wow, those are BEAUTIFUL! Thanks for sharing...
Title: Re: I can't believe it Isn't Castlevania
Post by: Kingshango on May 18, 2011, 04:39:27 AM
I would love to live in any of those castles.

And ride a scooter though the hall's drunk, naked and singing Mambo number 5 by Lou Bega.
Title: Re: I can't believe it Isn't Castlevania
Post by: Dark Nemesis on May 18, 2011, 11:55:04 AM
Since you were liked the previous, here are a few more.

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Title: Re: I can't believe it Isn't Castlevania
Post by: angevil on May 18, 2011, 04:34:05 PM
oh my.....just..wow! I saved 8 pictures :) Thanks!
Title: Re: I can't believe it Isn't Castlevania
Post by: Dark Nemesis on May 18, 2011, 04:56:26 PM
Quote from: angevil on May 18, 2011, 04:34:05 PM
oh my.....just..wow! I saved 8 pictures :) Thanks!

You are welcome!!! :) When i have time, i'll choose some more interesting pictures to post.
Title: Re: I can't believe it Isn't Castlevania
Post by: darkwzrd4 on May 18, 2011, 05:15:26 PM
WOW!!!  Talk about epic architecture.  They could all qualify to be the castle, but I wonder what they look like on the inside.
Title: Re: I can't believe it Isn't Castlevania
Post by: Dark Nemesis on May 18, 2011, 06:48:16 PM
Let's see some interiors!!!


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Title: Re: I can't believe it Isn't Castlevania
Post by: Flame on May 19, 2011, 04:28:22 AM
Quote
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Nearly jizzed my pants.
Title: Re: I can't believe it Isn't Castlevania
Post by: Dark Nemesis on May 19, 2011, 07:58:43 AM
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Title: Re: I can't believe it Isn't Castlevania
Post by: Flame on May 19, 2011, 10:19:01 AM
Ok, NOW I jizzed my pants.

St Patrick's cathedral in NYC

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and another St Patricks in Australia I think it was?
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Title: Re: I can't believe it Isn't Castlevania
Post by: Dark Nemesis on May 19, 2011, 11:58:43 AM
We need some of them in future Castlevania games!!!
Title: Re: I can't believe it Isn't Castlevania
Post by: Flame on May 19, 2011, 12:12:01 PM
well St Patrick's (NYC) resembles the cathedral from LoS' epilogue IMO.
Title: Re: I can't believe it Isn't Castlevania
Post by: Chernabogue on May 19, 2011, 12:13:25 PM
Quote from: Flame on May 19, 2011, 12:12:01 PM
well St Patrick's (NYC) resembles the cathedral from LoS' epilogue IMO.
Yes, it does a lot. I first thought LoS' epilogue was set in NY the first time I saw it.
Title: Re: I can't believe it Isn't Castlevania
Post by: Dominus on May 19, 2011, 12:44:43 PM
Quote from: Dark Nemesis on May 18, 2011, 11:55:04 AM
(https://castlevaniadungeon.net/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.imagehosting.gr%2Fout.php%2Fi1542488_castle1920x1200wallpap.jpg&hash=4e6ec4d7f52bbd8b2a76816930b91c94732243af)

ermm actually....
(https://castlevaniadungeon.net/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fvdpsx.galeon.com%2FCastlevania_-_Symphony_Of_The_Night_ntsc-front.jpg&hash=3c66f9a4f437f127cf42b8e945b80b6f252ac614)
Title: Re: I can't believe it Isn't Castlevania
Post by: Dark Nemesis on May 19, 2011, 01:02:13 PM
Quote from: Dominus on May 19, 2011, 12:44:43 PM
ermm actually....
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You sir have a very sharp eye!!! :o

I only hope that this castle isn't near me, so i want have to face Dracula.... :P
Title: Re: I can't believe it Isn't Castlevania
Post by: Chernabogue on May 19, 2011, 01:31:37 PM
It's the Mont-Saint-Michel. It's in France. :)
Title: Re: I can't believe it Isn't Castlevania
Post by: Dark Nemesis on May 19, 2011, 01:39:48 PM
Wait a moment.....so Dracula has left Transylvania and moved to France? :o
Title: Re: I can't believe it Isn't Castlevania
Post by: Flame on May 19, 2011, 09:18:24 PM
holy crap. anyone know what castle that is?
Title: Re: I can't believe it Isn't Castlevania
Post by: Dark Nemesis on May 20, 2011, 10:48:45 AM
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Title: Re: I can't believe it Isn't Castlevania
Post by: Flame on May 23, 2011, 10:11:58 PM
Guys, I think I found Carmilla's castle...

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Title: Re: I can't believe it Isn't Castlevania
Post by: darkwzrd4 on May 23, 2011, 11:49:33 PM
Quote from: Flame on May 23, 2011, 10:11:58 PM
Guys, I think I found Carmilla's castle...

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Are we talking in terms of LoS.  Because if so, it's too small.
Title: Re: I can't believe it Isn't Castlevania
Post by: Flame on May 24, 2011, 02:35:58 AM
NOTHING can be as big as that castle.

I meant the design. design wise, it matches it almost perfectly. very spiky.
Title: Re: I can't believe it Isn't Castlevania
Post by: darkwzrd4 on May 24, 2011, 04:07:04 AM
Quote from: Flame on May 24, 2011, 02:35:58 AM
NOTHING can be as big as that castle.

I meant the design. design wise, it matches it almost perfectly. very spiky.
True.
Title: Re: I can't believe it Isn't Castlevania
Post by: Dark Nemesis on May 24, 2011, 10:14:46 AM
Ok then!!! Let's go for some vampire hunting at that castle!!!
Title: Re: I can't believe it Isn't Castlevania
Post by: Flame on May 24, 2011, 10:32:08 AM
Quote from: Dark Nemesis on May 24, 2011, 10:14:46 AM
Ok then!!! Let's go for some vampire hunting at that cathedral!!!
fixd
Title: Re: I can't believe it Isn't Castlevania
Post by: Chernabogue on May 24, 2011, 11:58:01 AM
Quote from: Flame on May 23, 2011, 10:11:58 PM
Guys, I think I found Carmilla's castle...

(https://castlevaniadungeon.net/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg695.imageshack.us%2Fimg695%2F5541%2Fmilancathedral.jpg&hash=108a4d54c08c549dee0c8fd0aca4539ba97ea0d8)
You found Gabe's hideout in modern times!
Title: Re: I can't believe it Isn't Castlevania
Post by: Dominus on May 24, 2011, 01:10:48 PM
Quote from: Flame on May 23, 2011, 10:11:58 PM
Guys, I think I found Carmilla's castle...

(https://castlevaniadungeon.net/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg695.imageshack.us%2Fimg695%2F5541%2Fmilancathedral.jpg&hash=108a4d54c08c549dee0c8fd0aca4539ba97ea0d8)




and I cant see it again.....Those Clusterfucks
Title: Re: I can't believe it Isn't Castlevania
Post by: Flame on May 24, 2011, 10:52:14 PM
Quote from: Chernabogue on May 24, 2011, 11:58:01 AM
You found Gabe's hideout in modern times!

nonono, that's Truro Cathedral!
(https://castlevaniadungeon.net/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg593.imageshack.us%2Fimg593%2F4269%2Ftrurocathedralcornwall.jpg&hash=fcd2f647d28eb9445a05ea78f53142658b83c856)
Title: Re: I can't believe it Isn't Castlevania
Post by: Dark Nemesis on May 25, 2011, 06:13:29 AM
Now i wonder where's Gabriel hiding?
Title: Re: I can't believe it Isn't Castlevania
Post by: Dremn on May 25, 2011, 07:10:27 AM
This thread is pretty amazing, fantastic shots.
Title: Re: I can't believe it Isn't Castlevania
Post by: Chernabogue on May 25, 2011, 07:22:11 AM
Quote from: Dark Nemesis on May 25, 2011, 06:13:29 AM
Now i wonder where's Gabriel hiding?
Just right behind the rosette/rose window. Beware...
Title: Re: I can't believe it Isn't Castlevania
Post by: Dark Nemesis on May 25, 2011, 09:45:00 AM
Quote from: Chernabogue on May 25, 2011, 07:22:11 AM
Just right behind the rosette/rose window. Beware...

It's a good think, that i don't live near, any of those Cathedrals!!!
Title: Re: I can't believe it Isn't Castlevania
Post by: narkolepsi on May 25, 2011, 10:43:41 PM
Love this thread!! So many amazing pictures to be found here.
I think Castlevania has helped me appreciate my love for the mysterious, baroque, and divine... I'm into urban exploration (urbex) so I've seen a lot of beautiful photos of abandoned churches, shrines, etc. Even hearing holy chants, Latin, or spectacular organ music leaves me thinking about the legacy of the Belmonts. I was in a Methodist church that had a beautiful green stained-glass dome above it. Such settings really do give you a sense of wonder. Castlevania gives me that "epic" feeling as well.

The first two are from the same article:

One of my favorite pictures - an abandoned church in Gary, Indiana...
(https://castlevaniadungeon.net/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.weburbanist.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2008%2F11%2Fabandoned-church-gary-indiana-interior.jpg&hash=22d4b86ae7aced4ad036b03913c2c033b572be3f)

And this is actually from a hotel. The building is actually somewhat local to me. There's a group of protesters who are trying to save it.
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The rest: random favorites from around the net.

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Last but not least: the ecstasy of St. Teresa, by Bernini. Dear god, this piece creeps me out so much, but it wouldn't be out of place in a Castlevania. It would look oddly appropriate in a succubus' chamber. And if you look up Teresa's own words, things just get weirder and weirder from there. You could definitely make a huge psychological statement with the piece.

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Title: Re: I can't believe it Isn't Castlevania
Post by: Kale on May 25, 2011, 11:15:24 PM
Agreed... Si Teresa of Avila in Ecstacy is one CREEPY work of art...
Title: Re: I can't believe it Isn't Castlevania
Post by: uzo on May 26, 2011, 01:21:10 AM
Well now, that's some awesome stuff you got there.
Title: Re: I can't believe it Isn't Castlevania
Post by: Dark Nemesis on May 26, 2011, 09:57:32 AM
Wonderful pictures narkolepsi!!! :o
Title: Re: I can't believe it Isn't Castlevania
Post by: Dominus on May 26, 2011, 12:03:21 PM
Quote from: Kale on May 25, 2011, 11:15:24 PM
Agreed... Si Teresa of Avila in Ecstacy is one CREEPY work of art...


Well, did you see where the angel was pointing his spear, it is not her chest
Title: Re: I can't believe it Isn't Castlevania
Post by: narkolepsi on May 26, 2011, 03:12:51 PM
Quote from: Dominus on May 26, 2011, 12:03:21 PM

Well, did you see where the angel was pointing his spear, it is not her chest

Her entrails. According to her own account, he stabs her thrice and through the pain she is filled with the glory of God. Or something along those lines. She basically goes on to say that if you've never felt this, you're missing out.

Creepy shiznit. But it's that kind of psychological creepy that really intrigues and disturbs me at the same time.

Edit: in reply to #49 and #50 - thanks! This stuff just fascinates me so much.
Title: Re: I can't believe it Isn't Castlevania
Post by: Flame on May 26, 2011, 03:42:43 PM
That sounds right up Dracula's alley.
Title: Re: I can't believe it Isn't Castlevania
Post by: X on May 26, 2011, 03:57:05 PM
Her entrails. According to her own account, he stabs her thrice and through the pain she is filled with the glory of God. Or something along those lines. She basically goes on to say that if you've never felt this, you're missing out.

To me the arrow is pointed down towards her crotch area which is where extreme pleasure is felt. Especially since the crotch is where the "Sexual Chakra" is located. If she's feeling pleasure in her entrails then she must secretly be a masochist. Either that or the church made her tell a different story that was more "Acceptable" to their own personal standards.

-X
Title: Re: I can't believe it Isn't Castlevania
Post by: narkolepsi on May 26, 2011, 04:21:57 PM
Quote from: Flame on May 26, 2011, 03:42:43 PM
That sounds right up Dracula's alley.

I'll say. It would be eerily awesome to see this in the room of a succubus, a female vampire like Carmilla or Bartley, or - most definitely - Drac's throneroom. And why am I also thinking that this could fit the character of Graham Jones? Twisting of religion? Heck, I dunno.

Quote from: X on May 26, 2011, 03:57:05 PM
Her entrails. According to her own account, he stabs her thrice and through the pain she is filled with the glory of God. Or something along those lines. She basically goes on to say that if you've never felt this, you're missing out.

To me the arrow is pointed down towards her crotch area which is where extreme pleasure is felt. Especially since the crotch is where the "Sexual Chakra" is located. If she's feeling pleasure in her entrails then she must secretly be a masochist. Either that or the church made her tell a different story that was more "Acceptable" to their own personal standards.

-X

Ah. Now that is an interesting take on it. I myself could never possibly enjoy being stabbed in the entrails, I'd probably die rather than try to find pleasure in it. Your suggestion is not impossible, considering that church history has been so muddled over the years.

Interesting that you mentioned the sacral chakra (Svadisthana). Yes, that is the chakra that gives and receives sexual pleasure, as well as governing actions in relationships.

I should be able to get more abandoned/castlevania-esque photos up soon, probably later tonight, because Tapatalk is being buggy again and my phone is dying (as usual).
Title: Re: I can't believe it Isn't Castlevania
Post by: Gunlord on May 26, 2011, 06:23:06 PM
That Teresa painting DEFINITELY looks like it could be found in Dracula's house. o_o
Title: Re: I can't believe it Isn't Castlevania
Post by: Dominus on May 26, 2011, 10:02:18 PM
Quote from: narkolepsi on May 26, 2011, 03:12:51 PM
Her entrails. According to her own account, he stabs her thrice and through the pain she is filled with the glory of God. Or something along those lines. She basically goes on to say that if you've never felt this, you're missing out.

Creepy shiznit. But it's that kind of psychological creepy that really intrigues and disturbs me at the same time.

Edit: in reply to #49 and #50 - thanks! This stuff just fascinates me so much.

I know the story. What I meant is that posibly Bernini put the spear pointing towards the crotch to imply that her ecstasy experience was like her fantasizing of God....well... doing naughty things to her (also see the angel's happy face and St Theresa orgasmic face)
Title: Re: I can't believe it Isn't Castlevania
Post by: Pedrith on May 26, 2011, 10:31:31 PM
Wow.  I didn't know that the Canadian Peace Tower and Parliament buildings (page 2 with green roof and the Canadian flag) would be considered a hiding place for Dracula.  Although considering all the um sucking the parliament is doing to the Canadian people, I'm not surprised.  Even better it's less than 30 minutes from my home.

I wonder if courting a succubus would count as going over to Drac's side :p

David
Title: Re: I can't believe it Isn't Castlevania
Post by: crisis on May 26, 2011, 11:06:26 PM
Quote
To me the arrow is pointed down towards her crotch area which is where extreme pleasure is felt. Especially since the crotch is where the "Sexual Chakra" is located.

QFT
Title: Re: I can't believe it Isn't Castlevania
Post by: narkolepsi on May 26, 2011, 11:31:46 PM
Quote from: Dominus on May 26, 2011, 10:02:18 PM
I know the story. What I meant is that posibly Bernini put the spear pointing towards the crotch to imply that her ecstasy experience was like her fantasizing of God....well... doing naughty things to her (also see the angel's happy face and St Theresa orgasmic face)

Ah. My bad.
That makes sense. The sexual overtones are definitely there.
The arrow/spear is a classic phallic symbol as well.

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More pics...

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(Love this pic, wish it were bigger.)
Title: Re: I can't believe it Isn't Castlevania
Post by: uzo on May 27, 2011, 01:57:05 AM
Oh, nice. I love that third one. Holy but hella spooky. Loving your submissions.
Title: Re: I can't believe it Isn't Castlevania
Post by: Dark Nemesis on May 27, 2011, 08:15:57 AM
Great pictures and i'll agree with UZO, that the last one is creepy!!!
Title: Re: I can't believe it Isn't Castlevania
Post by: Flame on May 27, 2011, 11:33:20 PM
Alright. Here we go.

St. Vitus Cathedral.

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Fun fact: that last image? that part of the cathedral was used by Malice Mizer as the image for their final album cover.

As such.

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Title: Re: I can't believe it Isn't Castlevania
Post by: narkolepsi on May 28, 2011, 02:51:12 AM
Beautiful. The stained glass would fit perfectly in a chapel area.

Also, Malice Mizer = win.
Title: Re: I can't believe it Isn't Castlevania
Post by: Flame on May 28, 2011, 03:58:03 AM
They also used the design for their prop cathedral  in their final concert (of said album)
Title: Re: I can't believe it Isn't Castlevania
Post by: uzo on May 28, 2011, 04:08:30 AM
WOW.

That is one hell of a cathedral.
Title: Re: I can't believe it Isn't Castlevania
Post by: crisis on May 28, 2011, 05:56:00 AM
CALM DOWN UZO  :o
Title: Re: I can't believe it Isn't Castlevania
Post by: Dark Nemesis on May 28, 2011, 06:48:28 AM
I love that stained glass!!!
Title: Re: I can't believe it Isn't Castlevania
Post by: uzo on May 28, 2011, 02:20:01 PM
Quote from: Crisis on May 28, 2011, 05:56:00 AM
CALM DOWN UZO  :o

I AM CALM!!
Title: Re: I can't believe it Isn't Castlevania
Post by: Flame on May 28, 2011, 03:14:17 PM
Time to blow some more minds.

Castle walls in Bellinzona, Switzerland.
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This could totally be the top floor, yknow, like in some where you have to go across that collapsing walkway?

Burg Eltz, Germany.
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Zwinger in Germany
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Title: Re: I can't believe it Isn't Castlevania
Post by: Dark Nemesis on May 28, 2011, 03:28:47 PM
With so many great places, you are making it difficult for me to choose where i'm going to live for the rest of my life.... :P
Title: Re: I can't believe it Isn't Castlevania
Post by: Flame on May 28, 2011, 04:49:28 PM
Quote from: Dark Nemesis on May 28, 2011, 03:28:47 PM
With so many great places, you are making it difficult for me to choose where i'm going to live for the rest of my life.... :P
HAHAHA! I know exactly what you mean.

Although personally, I have a spot in my heart for Neuschwanstein Castle.
Title: Re: I can't believe it Isn't Castlevania
Post by: X on May 28, 2011, 05:13:06 PM
That bottom-most pic looks as though it would fit right at home in CVII Simon's quest. The ruins of Castlevania!

-X
Title: Re: I can't believe it Isn't Castlevania
Post by: Dark Nemesis on May 28, 2011, 06:51:08 PM
To tell you the truth, anything medieval will do for me!!!
Title: Re: I can't believe it Isn't Castlevania
Post by: Flame on May 31, 2011, 03:04:28 AM
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Title: Re: I can't believe it Isn't Castlevania
Post by: 赤月 on May 31, 2011, 03:50:21 AM
This one area from the game Chrono Cross had always strike me as Castlevania-ish
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Title: Re: I can't believe it Isn't Castlevania
Post by: Jorge D. Fuentes on May 31, 2011, 11:02:36 AM
Ahhhh... Terra Tower.... I love that game...
Title: Re: I can't believe it Isn't Castlevania
Post by: uzo on May 31, 2011, 03:52:58 PM
Those ruins in the snow are magnificent. I also love the last image there, with the castle on the cliff. Great stuff.
Title: Re: I can't believe it Isn't Castlevania
Post by: 赤月 on May 31, 2011, 09:39:34 PM
Quote from: Jorge D. Fuentes on May 31, 2011, 11:02:36 AM
Ahhhh... Terra Tower.... I love that game...
Yep, good times

Oh, and there's Chaos Legion. I always thought the game's environment is quite Castlevania-esque.
Even the main character looked like a Castlevania character rip-off.
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Title: Re: I can't believe it Isn't Castlevania
Post by: narkolepsi on June 01, 2011, 01:33:45 AM
Flame, that last picture is absolutely stunning!!  :o
Title: Re: I can't believe it Isn't Castlevania
Post by: Flame on June 01, 2011, 04:26:15 AM
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Title: Re: I can't believe it Isn't Castlevania
Post by: X on June 01, 2011, 09:18:09 AM
Those ruins in the snow are magnificent

Believe it or not, Artorius Aurelianus (King Arthur)'s tomb is to be under those very ruins.

-X
Title: Re: I can't believe it Isn't Castlevania
Post by: Flame on June 06, 2011, 01:21:44 AM
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Title: Re: I can't believe it Isn't Castlevania
Post by: 赤月 on June 06, 2011, 02:52:01 AM
That last image sent chills up my spine.
Title: Re: I can't believe it Isn't Castlevania
Post by: Dark Nemesis on June 06, 2011, 09:11:39 AM
Quote from: Flame on June 06, 2011, 01:21:44 AM
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I just found my new home!!! :)
Title: Re: I can't believe it Isn't Castlevania
Post by: Renonsgoods on June 06, 2011, 07:05:34 PM
Might as well...

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Title: Re: I can't believe it Isn't Castlevania
Post by: Eärendil on June 06, 2011, 08:28:16 PM
To me, Schloss Braunfels has always had the best "look" as far as Castlevania. It's a huge castle, for starters, and sits upon high terrain surrounded by forest and valley village. The place is beautiful but has a very haunted quality at night. Like most large stately castles of Germany, it has evolved over the years. Imagining this place wrought with hordes of living dead; it probably would take you several days to whip your way to the top of the keep.

(https://castlevaniadungeon.net/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fupload.wikimedia.org%2Fwikipedia%2Fcommons%2Fa%2Fac%2FBraunfels_De_Merian_Hassiae.jpg&hash=c10e93c3c3cdff3bba4a97296a5bad4d87b72cc3)

(https://castlevaniadungeon.net/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fupload.wikimedia.org%2Fwikipedia%2Fcommons%2Fthumb%2F9%2F9d%2FSchloss_Braunfels_2.jpg%2F771px-Schloss_Braunfels_2.jpg&hash=a37e65d0ea642618a92f046504b1250823ae5c8d)

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Title: Re: I can't believe it Isn't Castlevania
Post by: Flame on June 06, 2011, 08:33:44 PM
this REALLY reminds me of Symphony's chapel.

(https://castlevaniadungeon.net/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffc02.deviantart.net%2Ffs71%2Fi%2F2011%2F154%2F1%2Ff%2Fchapelle_axiale_by_endorphine_s-d3hxbky.jpg&hash=fa1e9e685a5cda3aea45cae7c60de061791b98f1)
Title: Re: I can't believe it Isn't Castlevania
Post by: Eärendil on June 06, 2011, 08:40:39 PM
Another castle that really has that Castlevania "look" to me is Burg Hohenzollern. Yes, Germany is full of scenic castles. Images of Hohenzollern often look like something rendered up for an epic fantasy movie, but no, it is indeed a very real place.

(https://castlevaniadungeon.net/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fupload.wikimedia.org%2Fwikipedia%2Fcommons%2Fthumb%2F3%2F3e%2FBurg_Hohenzollern_ak.jpg%2F800px-Burg_Hohenzollern_ak.jpg&hash=5fc108dbb74f2a41b5b85b47eaaa0dbdeb3ae7de)

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Title: Re: I can't believe it Isn't Castlevania
Post by: uzo on June 07, 2011, 12:37:15 AM
I love this thread.
Title: Re: I can't believe it Isn't Castlevania
Post by: crystos on June 07, 2011, 09:12:33 PM
i liv ein the caribbean... so my churches will alway sbe bright and sunny lol
Title: Re: I can't believe it Isn't Castlevania
Post by: The Shanoa on June 08, 2011, 07:06:05 AM
Flame's photos=Aiolon Ruins from CoD much? :D


I'm sure Saint Germain is around here somewhere.
Title: Re: I can't believe it Isn't Castlevania
Post by: X on June 08, 2011, 05:08:39 PM
I'm sure Saint Germain is around here somewhere.

Somewhere in Europe there's a 24 hour clock situated on a tower. I'm pretty sure st. Germain is hiding there.

PS. Find a pic of that clock. it is impressive.

-X
Title: Re: I can't believe it Isn't Castlevania
Post by: Flame on June 11, 2011, 04:46:16 AM
(https://castlevaniadungeon.net/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffc02.deviantart.net%2Ffs71%2Fi%2F2011%2F159%2Fa%2F4%2Fberlin___oberbaumbruecke_by_pingallery-d3idzvy.jpg&hash=b563aa25d1eac17be4269657293cff190536e75b)

(https://castlevaniadungeon.net/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffc01.deviantart.net%2Ffs70%2Fi%2F2011%2F158%2Fb%2Ff%2Fgarden_of_white_rabbit_by_zardo-d3ia7ox.jpg&hash=a7600fb1c875b953426cbbf2a4268fba761e64b7)
Title: Re: I can't believe it Isn't Castlevania
Post by: Dark Nemesis on June 11, 2011, 07:42:11 AM
I can see the maze garden in there!!! ;D
Title: Re: I can't believe it Isn't Castlevania
Post by: uzo on June 13, 2011, 06:25:34 PM
That's a pretty cool garden.
Title: Re: I can't believe it Isn't Castlevania
Post by: Flame on June 13, 2011, 09:14:10 PM
(https://castlevaniadungeon.net/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffc02.deviantart.net%2Ffs70%2Ff%2F2011%2F162%2F5%2F7%2Fmuiden_castle_by_amassaf-d3in3zb.jpg&hash=9e38a752679fbc99976a4236349741d10908825a)

(https://castlevaniadungeon.net/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffc01.deviantart.net%2Ffs70%2Fi%2F2011%2F163%2F7%2F4%2Fcartmel_priory_2_by_supersnappz-d3iqkio.jpg&hash=92a5d4b988b45a8bd69bd81fc26c4be81f67ad42)

Title: Re: I can't believe it Isn't Castlevania
Post by: Dark Nemesis on June 14, 2011, 08:23:32 AM
The first picture from the two, is stunningly!!! :o I'd love to buy it and move there!!!
Title: Re: I can't believe it Isn't Castlevania
Post by: 赤月 on June 15, 2011, 02:36:59 AM
Where do you find all those photos, Flame?
They're amazing. It makes me want to go visit those places.

Speaking of which, Soul Calibur 4's Tower of Remembrance always remind me of Castlevania.
(https://castlevaniadungeon.net/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg810.imageshack.us%2Fimg810%2F8784%2Fscbdpubstgtowerspiral00.jpg&hash=e201878a15cd4f2f6d013ed72c2920cdddcf0c63)
Title: Re: I can't believe it Isn't Castlevania
Post by: Flame on June 15, 2011, 02:48:01 AM
"Tower of Remembrance" sounds like a Castlevania stage name, too.

Deviantart. I watch a group called HDR Fans. they upload HDR photos, which always make ordinary or unremarkable things look like 10 times more amazing.
Title: Re: I can't believe it Isn't Castlevania
Post by: 赤月 on June 15, 2011, 02:51:15 AM
Quote from: Flame on June 15, 2011, 02:48:01 AM
"Tower of Remembrance" sounds like a Castlevania stage name, too.

Deviantart. I watch a group called HDR Fans. they upload HDR photos, which always make ordinary or unremarkable things look like 10 times more amazing.

Awe! Deviantart has the coolest stuff. Thanks!

Now... I demand a Soul Calibur x Castlevania fanfic / fangame.
Title: Re: I can't believe it Isn't Castlevania
Post by: Chernabogue on June 15, 2011, 02:08:34 PM
Quote from: 赤月 on June 15, 2011, 02:51:15 AM
Awe! Deviantart has the coolest stuff. Thanks!

Now... I demand a Soul Calibur x Castlevania fanfic / fangame.
I think some dudes made some custom characters in SC with CV characters.
Title: Re: I can't believe it Isn't Castlevania
Post by: Claimh Solais on June 15, 2011, 02:24:13 PM
Quote from: 赤月 on June 15, 2011, 02:51:15 AM
Awe! Deviantart has the coolest stuff. Thanks!

Now... I demand a Soul Calibur x Castlevania fanfic / fangame.

The MUGEN fighter Card Saga Wars (you know, the one that probably won't come out for like, seven centuries) has tons of Soul Calibur and Castlevania characters in it. That's close enough, right? :3
Title: Re: I can't believe it Isn't Castlevania
Post by: narkolepsi on June 15, 2011, 02:51:51 PM
TRIUMPHANT RETURN.

(https://castlevaniadungeon.net/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdesigndroplets.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2010%2F03%2Feco-coffin-artisan-in-st-mathews-cathedral-560x590.jpg&hash=67e05623454ec9703b407185e7c9a949861294b4)

(https://castlevaniadungeon.net/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fc0170361.cdn.cloudfiles.rackspacecloud.com%2F2698262_162008_d071afe48a_p.jpg&hash=4ecf549366edf13778bd7bfe499436f575684838)

(https://castlevaniadungeon.net/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.opacity.us%2Fimages%2Fposts%2Fpics%2F2009%2Fchurches%2FCRW_1365-the_high_altar.jpg&hash=61db75ead99cdb69b9f3b41420518fa8f00f8ff5)

(https://castlevaniadungeon.net/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fus.123rf.com%2F400wm%2F400%2F400%2Frorem%2Frorem0707%2Frorem070700071%2F1281402-church-interior-high-ceiling-red-lights-solitary-woman-standing-in-front-of-altar-st-marys-cathedral.jpg&hash=06ac80e0c5ecfda34b4a2b2adbd6d8201ad3bba4)

(https://castlevaniadungeon.net/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2F2.bp.blogspot.com%2F-VuMYlo264ls%2FTWav4Xfq2-I%2FAAAAAAAAANI%2Fh0LYXZVXCko%2Fs1600%2Fburning-castle.jpg&hash=6285f348f6ccb0f95df30ea4d3ec59ae833f8b25)

and my personal favorite...

(https://castlevaniadungeon.net/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fc.photoshelter.com%2Fimg-get%2FI000020GbeOpa6ow%2Fs%2F750%2F750%2FRM-Altar-Cave-La-Sainte-Baume-Troglodyte-PRO163.jpg&hash=81520c3df9f4233c357f28b4ee86edb7ed142f88)
Title: Re: I can't believe it Isn't Castlevania
Post by: uzo on June 15, 2011, 03:05:11 PM
Secret underground chambers of worship always amazed me. So spooky, and isolated.
Title: Re: I can't believe it Isn't Castlevania
Post by: Flame on June 15, 2011, 03:09:59 PM
Cant post pics right now, (in class)
but...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sedlec_Ossuary (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sedlec_Ossuary)

WHERE'S DEATH AT?
Title: Re: I can't believe it Isn't Castlevania
Post by: uzo on June 15, 2011, 03:18:39 PM
Looks like the inspiration for OoE's bone cave boss room.
Title: Re: I can't believe it Isn't Castlevania
Post by: Flame on June 15, 2011, 08:17:06 PM
(https://castlevaniadungeon.net/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffc02.deviantart.net%2Ffs70%2Fi%2F2011%2F141%2F2%2F3%2Feglise_saint_maclou_by_tenebrae76-d3gv3zy.jpg&hash=a883333ca7ff6095e8c53f124a80b3e60440f3af)

and now I present to you- Beauvais Cathedral; The would be mother of all cathedrals.

(https://castlevaniadungeon.net/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg191.imageshack.us%2Fimg191%2F6209%2F1300112140lhdw36b6.jpg&hash=c7e7125e0e151243e48cd12e709970d3c9a340ad)

(https://castlevaniadungeon.net/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg828.imageshack.us%2Fimg828%2F4914%2F23108115.jpg&hash=8ab6022eb05fad83c63d964eb5c93c99c57e70aa)

(https://castlevaniadungeon.net/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg27.imageshack.us%2Fimg27%2F607%2Fbeauvaiscathedralexteri.jpg&hash=ae46f286b92a6e52fa4973d1151b8caed77802a5)

(https://castlevaniadungeon.net/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg848.imageshack.us%2Fimg848%2F8409%2F26026572247523185b5.jpg&hash=d62c9150ff669f1b0a243c5bdd68ab6bd3e88104)

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Started in the 13th century, it is actually unfinished after twice, structural problems caused collapses. It is the highest-vaulted cathedral in Europe, and WOULD have been the tallest cathedral in the world, had a too-ambitious tower not collapsed.

part of it was never finished. it has structural issues remedied by metal beams and such, (notice those steel cables holding the flying buttresses all around)

(https://castlevaniadungeon.net/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fupload.wikimedia.org%2Fwikipedia%2Fcommons%2F6%2F68%2FPlan.cathedrale.Beauvais.png&hash=2cf54b904f4a636810ab342a4de4c4182585102b)
the lightest part of the planse, the nave, were never finished. ( I hope they do someday. I mean hell, the Sagrada Familia basilica in Barcelona, Spain started construction in 1882, and is estimated to not be completed until 2026)
Title: Re: I can't believe it Isn't Castlevania
Post by: whitedragon_nall on June 15, 2011, 08:36:37 PM
Wow, Flame. That is just amazing. The thread makes me want to move to somewhere in Europe.
Title: Re: I can't believe it Isn't Castlevania
Post by: Flame on June 15, 2011, 09:02:03 PM
Word, right?
Title: Re: I can't believe it Isn't Castlevania
Post by: uzo on June 15, 2011, 09:36:56 PM
Wow. It's MASSIVE. Its not long, but it's damn tall.
Title: Re: I can't believe it Isn't Castlevania
Post by: Chernabogue on June 16, 2011, 06:23:57 AM
Cathedral of my city. Looks pretty cool. (http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/36/Cath%C3%A9drale_de_Toul-Fa%C3%A7ade.JPG)
Title: Re: I can't believe it Isn't Castlevania
Post by: Reinhart77 on June 16, 2011, 07:08:47 AM
i've always thought it'd be cool to play a game in a real life architecturally-accurate version of a real castle or cathedral and then fight monsters in it. 
Title: Re: I can't believe it Isn't Castlevania
Post by: X on June 16, 2011, 07:12:48 AM
Looks like the inspiration for OoE's bone cave boss room.

It would've also served as the inspiration for Dracula's throne room in the final stage of CV: Bloodlines.
Title: Re: I can't believe it Isn't Castlevania
Post by: Dark Nemesis on June 16, 2011, 08:50:56 AM
These pictures are amazing!!! :o
Title: Re: I can't believe it Isn't Castlevania
Post by: thernz on June 16, 2011, 07:37:55 PM
(https://castlevaniadungeon.net/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fupload.wikimedia.org%2Fwikipedia%2Fcommons%2Fthumb%2F6%2F6b%2FCasaBatllo_0170.JPG%2F398px-CasaBatllo_0170.JPG&hash=0f02726db6437fdec119bb967b0b077413e3f51c)
What a rip-off!
Title: Re: I can't believe it Isn't Castlevania
Post by: Flame on June 16, 2011, 10:54:26 PM
That looks like it might have been designed by Gaudi

aaand so it is.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Casa_Batll%C3%B3
Title: Re: I can't believe it Isn't Castlevania
Post by: X on June 17, 2011, 04:34:16 PM
Now I can see where the inspiration for the first area of Dracula's castle in OoE got it's looks  :o
Title: Re: I can't believe it Isn't Castlevania
Post by: Gecko on June 24, 2011, 02:23:01 AM
(https://castlevaniadungeon.net/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.technodisco.net%2Fimg%2Ftracks%2Fi%2Ficed-earth%2F2286720-iced-earth-horror-show.jpg&hash=186c2e81036e0d90cccc0ca1d71915e8e61f5664)
Iced Earth's Horror Show album cover. The castle, the fence in front, the graveyard... I think it's pretty obvious how this can remind one of Castlevania.
Title: Re: I can't believe it Isn't Castlevania
Post by: Flame on June 24, 2011, 02:33:07 AM
I'll TAKE it!

Dont forget youve got the character hovering over the castle in a very Dracula fashion.
Title: Re: I can't believe it Isn't Castlevania
Post by: Flame on July 03, 2011, 04:08:17 AM
(https://castlevaniadungeon.net/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffc03.deviantart.net%2Ffs70%2Fi%2F2011%2F182%2Fe%2F8%2F1309521826_lost_souls_by_zardo-d1gwqw9.jpg&hash=7527869c78acf88fcc6092dba5992d3a4c282dda)

(https://castlevaniadungeon.net/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffc06.deviantart.net%2Ffs71%2Fi%2F2011%2F174%2F5%2Fb%2Fin_the_tomb_by_pildik-d3js454.jpg&hash=8ccd8fd15ecb59bc864ba5c028196b619aeb66e6)
Title: Re: I can't believe it Isn't Castlevania
Post by: uzo on July 03, 2011, 03:16:48 PM
Now THAT is awesome. I wonder if its a modified image or an actual place though.
Title: Re: I can't believe it Isn't Castlevania
Post by: X on July 03, 2011, 08:01:57 PM
To me, both look computer generated. The bottom pic more-so then the top one. But they are still very impressive to look at. I do find it kind of a shame we don't have a lot of this European architecture in North America. I think they'd make wonderful tourist attractions.
Title: Re: I can't believe it Isn't Castlevania
Post by: thernz on July 03, 2011, 08:29:14 PM
It's the HDR lighting.
Title: Re: I can't believe it Isn't Castlevania
Post by: Flame on July 04, 2011, 05:07:32 AM
Quote from: thernz on July 03, 2011, 08:29:14 PM
It's the HDR lighting.
this. they are real.
Title: Re: I can't believe it Isn't Castlevania
Post by: Dark Nemesis on July 04, 2011, 12:05:10 PM
Two more lovely pictures!!! :)
Title: Re: I can't believe it Isn't Castlevania
Post by: Flame on July 22, 2011, 07:52:49 PM
(https://castlevaniadungeon.net/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffc01.deviantart.net%2Ffs71%2Fi%2F2011%2F200%2F7%2F8%2Fbeacon_by_cdenisr-d40vpiz.jpg&hash=bfecf9fd5d932ae7d9486d19ae714227ed1ffd55)
Title: Re: I can't believe it Isn't Castlevania
Post by: uzo on July 22, 2011, 08:09:52 PM
That is wonderfully spooky. I love it.
Title: Re: I can't believe it Isn't Castlevania
Post by: Dark Nemesis on July 23, 2011, 09:41:11 AM
YESSSSS!!!!! Finally, i have found my vacations place!!!! ;D
Title: Re: I can't believe it Isn't Castlevania
Post by: X on July 26, 2011, 07:13:50 AM
That looks like a shallow grave just behind the foremost tombstone. Sweet! Shallow graves are awesome when it comes to things like CV cause you never know when THAT hand is going to pop up and grab your ankle.
Title: Re: I can't believe it Isn't Castlevania
Post by: Flame on August 07, 2011, 01:56:55 PM
(https://castlevaniadungeon.net/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffc07.deviantart.net%2Ffs71%2Ff%2F2011%2F160%2F9%2F7%2Fgermany37_by_januaryguest-d3ifwiz.jpg&hash=73c84952667dfd098b7ad5a47e1b91d3afd0e837)

(https://castlevaniadungeon.net/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffc06.deviantart.net%2Ffs70%2Ff%2F2011%2F166%2F7%2F2%2Fburg_eltz_2_by_januaryguest-d3iyxwf.jpg&hash=9cd1a1231888bd13e674c6cd1b44927fc57f5a21)
Title: Re: I can't believe it Isn't Castlevania
Post by: Deko21 on August 07, 2011, 06:35:45 PM
damn, those look really nice. I'd like to go visit them some day :P
Title: Re: I can't believe it Isn't Castlevania
Post by: Jorge D. Fuentes on August 08, 2011, 01:04:11 PM
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That looks like the N64 Castlevania. :3  Me likey.
Title: Re: I can't believe it Isn't Castlevania
Post by: DarkPrinceAlucard on August 09, 2011, 01:44:44 PM
Quote from: Jorge D. Fuentes on August 08, 2011, 01:04:11 PM
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That looks like the N64 Castlevania. :3  Me likey.

Wow your right. :o

It really does look alot like the N64 castle.
Title: Re: I can't believe it Isn't Castlevania
Post by: Jorge D. Fuentes on August 11, 2011, 01:26:13 AM
Quote from: Flame on August 07, 2011, 01:56:55 PM
(https://castlevaniadungeon.net/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffc06.deviantart.net%2Ffs70%2Ff%2F2011%2F166%2F7%2F2%2Fburg_eltz_2_by_januaryguest-d3iyxwf.jpg&hash=9cd1a1231888bd13e674c6cd1b44927fc57f5a21)

And that one totally reminds me of the one in the back of here:
(https://castlevaniadungeon.net/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.inverteddungeon.com%2Fjorgefuentes%2Fimages3%2Fkatzcastle.gif&hash=2ea17152f3e21ee33d11036084a7b17d92719723)

which is actually here:
(click to show/hide)
Katz Castle, in Germany. :D

Source:
Geolocation.ws (http://www.geolocation.ws/v/W/4cbe8a761d41c87eea00161e/katz-castle-rhine-germany-/en)
 
Title: Re: I can't believe it Isn't Castlevania
Post by: Flame on August 11, 2011, 05:23:41 AM
I love Bloodlines and how it went all over Europe.
Title: Re: I can't believe it Isn't Castlevania
Post by: Flame on August 29, 2011, 06:03:04 AM
(https://castlevaniadungeon.net/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffc00.deviantart.net%2Ffs71%2Ff%2F2011%2F240%2Fb%2Fa%2Fcastle_stolzenfels_12_by_januaryguest-d48314n.jpg&hash=fc00088dd555589fa211860b42cc44c234b8d371)
Castle Stolzenfels
Title: Re: I can't believe it Isn't Castlevania
Post by: Dark Nemesis on August 29, 2011, 11:50:31 AM
Wow!!! :o I would love to pay it a visit........
Title: Re: I can't believe it Isn't Castlevania
Post by: Chernabogue on August 29, 2011, 11:53:05 AM
Nice entrance. I visited this one last year.

(Huge pic, careful)
(click to show/hide)
Title: Re: I can't believe it Isn't Castlevania
Post by: Flame on August 29, 2011, 03:11:20 PM
Thats pretty neat.

This is a fortress in Spain, in a little town I visited when I was a little kid.

(https://castlevaniadungeon.net/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm1.static.flickr.com%2F26%2F60380257_1e4db264ef.jpg&hash=b9cc9de68ea197227185d73c3bd8d9b987ee750e)
Unfortunately, its all ruins, that front facade is really all that's left of it.
Title: Re: I can't believe it Isn't Castlevania
Post by: uzo on August 30, 2011, 06:29:11 PM
This thread is simply awesome. Great finds. I love the bridge on that one up there.
Title: Re: I can't believe it Isn't Castlevania
Post by: Flame on September 02, 2011, 02:53:40 PM
(https://castlevaniadungeon.net/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffc08.deviantart.net%2Ffs71%2Ff%2F2011%2F194%2Fc%2Fa%2Fburg_rheinstein_3_by_januaryguest-d3nvv5f.jpg&hash=e66a6d9492ba2ee3ea2559ca0c21c2eb8cff9407)

(https://castlevaniadungeon.net/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffc03.deviantart.net%2Ffs71%2Fi%2F2011%2F174%2Fc%2Fe%2Fonce_upon_a_time_by_irrlicht71-d3jtdbt.jpg&hash=5bf611019b9874ae56ff95a6b13c45a9548a462e)
Title: Re: I can't believe it Isn't Castlevania
Post by: Flame on June 22, 2012, 01:59:55 PM
bringin' this back

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Title: Re: I can't believe it Isn't Castlevania
Post by: Dark Nemesis on June 22, 2012, 02:06:32 PM
First picture is rocking!!!
Title: Re: I can't believe it Isn't Castlevania
Post by: uzo on June 22, 2012, 07:41:03 PM
It's good to see more! I always enjoy pictures like these.
Title: Re: I can't believe it Isn't Castlevania
Post by: Flame on June 22, 2012, 10:53:28 PM
Oh I fuckin' collect em. I love them too.

heres a biig dump.
(click to show/hide)
Title: Re: I can't believe it Isn't Castlevania
Post by: Gunlord on June 22, 2012, 11:04:56 PM
Those are some FANTASTIC pictures, though a few look like they could have come from Demon's Souls, too--this one (http://i887.photobucket.com/albums/ac71/Flame-G102/General/friedrichwerdersche_church_ii_by_pingallery-d3chqa9.jpg (http://i887.photobucket.com/albums/ac71/Flame-G102/General/friedrichwerdersche_church_ii_by_pingallery-d3chqa9.jpg)) looks like Anor Londo from Dark Souls. Do you have the sources of all these? I can't be sure of them (friedrichwerdersche?) from the filename and they kewl T_T
Title: Re: I can't believe it Isn't Castlevania
Post by: Flame on June 23, 2012, 02:01:02 AM
Deviantart and google. Most of em have filenames though, and you can always do an image search on google.
Title: Re: I can't believe it Isn't Castlevania
Post by: Kale on June 23, 2012, 12:09:50 PM
I absolutely love this thread.

Some of them look too perfect to be real.
Title: Re: I can't believe it Isn't Castlevania
Post by: Flame on June 23, 2012, 05:01:37 PM
It's the Magic of HDR Photos. They make ordinary sights... SEEM EXTRAORDINARY!
Title: Re: I can't believe it Isn't Castlevania
Post by: TheouAegis on June 24, 2012, 12:11:22 AM
The very first pic in the first post of this thread reminds me of Fable.

The third pic reminds me of Beast von Vincent's castle in Trickster.
Title: Re: I can't believe it Isn't Castlevania
Post by: Flame on June 24, 2012, 01:05:15 AM
Why do i get a prompt for a username and password when I go to the first page...?
Title: Re: I can't believe it Isn't Castlevania
Post by: uzo on June 24, 2012, 01:15:22 AM
Because someone hotlinked images from a site that now requires a login to access whatever has been posted before.
Title: Re: I can't believe it Isn't Castlevania
Post by: Leirbag on June 24, 2012, 05:09:54 AM
Actual Dracula's(Vlad Tepes) castle: (Bran castle)
(https://castlevaniadungeon.net/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fth04.deviantart.net%2Ffs70%2FPRE%2Ff%2F2011%2F193%2F6%2F8%2Fbran_castle_by_thedude6-d36rokn.jpg&hash=85e4ab9744ba64b5b9def19a1257043a7ad6b67b)
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Title: Re: I can't believe it Isn't Castlevania
Post by: Flame on June 24, 2012, 05:19:03 AM
That's definitely a place to visit.
Title: Re: I can't believe it Isn't Castlevania
Post by: uzo on June 24, 2012, 12:08:40 PM
I love the shot with the town there.
Title: Re: I can't believe it Isn't Castlevania
Post by: Gunlord on July 29, 2012, 07:47:14 PM
Okay, sorry for bumping an old thread, but I figured some folks would find this interesting so im reposting from my LJ. My grad school had a LOT of Castlevania-esque architecture. I unfortunately didn't have time to take as many pictures of everything as I wanted (and my room was too dirty to share pictures of XD) but here are a few images of Yale's most striking buildings--the Hall of Graduate Studies, the Sterling Library, the Law school, and sum other stuff!

Here's the place in which I lived, the Hall of Graduate Studies.

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As you can see, it's a big tall tower where the students live, and the buildings on the side are where other offices are. It's very convenient...living there wasnt so bad, all things considered, though god damn there were a lot of silverfishies (little bug things that like eating book binding). But seriously, look at the designs on that pillar in the last picture. It's like a Castlevania game! The HGS would be a good "Tower" style stage...

Now for the Sterling law school:

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Pretty impressive, huh? Yale has some great architecture. Doesn't it look like something out of a Castlevania game? The whole "castle" style decor.

Some pictures of the area around the big Sterling library:

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That second building is one of the dorms, I believe (though I'm not sure, never went in there XD). It looks nice tho. The last pic is the view from the front :D

Now, for the library itself!

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Lotta good stuff there, eh? Just look at the architecture. Designs from cultures all over the world, as you can see in some of the pics, sculpted into the stone. All sorts of other little designs and stuff are etched into the stone, and there are stained-glass windows~! A statue of someone (don't know who, shoulda asked...my camera wasnt powerful enough to make it out ;_; ) tops the library, like a Castlevania stage or something. So awsum!!!!!

(https://castlevaniadungeon.net/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fv224%2FGunlord%2FIMG_0670.jpg&hash=689fa7132bf3f8c18c7a23838500623f34aa49d8)

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More Castlevania-y buildings. I think these are dorms as well. Don't they look like little castles? Pretty cool pretty cool :D

Aite, now for THE most Castlevania-y building at Yale: THE CLOCK TOWER!!!!!!

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Look at that! Isn't that ballin? It's so tall, and even more, it has intricate designs that are PERFECT for a CV game. I wish I took these pics earlier, because as you can see, they were doing some renovation work on it, but still, you can see how impressive the building is. Status of cultural figures important to Yale, designs etched into the stone, and so on. Behind it there are some extra buildings, which I tried to get pictures of--if this was a CV game, I bet they'd be good places for secret stages and stuff. :D

Aite, my last bunch of pics is for another Castlevania-style building. I've never entered it before (never had to) and I shoulda checked what it was, but oh well. It seems to be related to the clock tower, judging by the location and the clock you can see on it in one pic. I also thought the architecture made it a good Castlevania-esque stage :D Look at the reliefs of angels you can see in a couple of pics, and overall, the whole "arch over the road," the windows, etc. make it seem like it'd make a good Castlevania stage. :D :D

(https://castlevaniadungeon.net/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fv224%2FGunlord%2FIMG_0683.jpg&hash=7ab1414a2408a6c994b31e88c63a1067be95cbd1)

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Well, there are my pics from Yale. Hope u guys enjoy~<3
Title: Re: I can't believe it Isn't Castlevania
Post by: Flame on July 29, 2012, 09:36:01 PM
Dat clocktower :B

Hmm, imma share my old High School.

couldnt find many photos that were not the front of the school, which is really the most prominent part- but heres some.

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from the 4th floor in certain parts of the building there were some really magnificent views of the architecture, such as those spires. And since it is one of the highest points of the area, and near the port, you get a beautiful view of the surrounding neighborhood and the city. (And New jersey from other parts of the building)
Title: Re: I can't believe it Isn't Castlevania
Post by: shelverton. on August 08, 2012, 03:16:46 PM
Didn't know where to upload this, but I was watching a playthrough of Mystical Ninja last night and this came up. I LOL'ed.

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Title: Re: I can't believe it Isn't Castlevania
Post by: uzo on August 08, 2012, 03:34:06 PM
@shelverton.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iga_Province (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iga_Province)
Title: Re: I can't believe it Isn't Castlevania
Post by: Flame on August 08, 2012, 04:19:50 PM
thats still ridiculously amusing though.
Title: Re: I can't believe it Isn't Castlevania
Post by: Jorge D. Fuentes on August 09, 2012, 04:02:06 PM
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I put this in the Photo Thread but it's also appropriate that I put it here.  Richter and me hangin' out. :P
Title: Re: I can't believe it Isn't Castlevania
Post by: X on August 11, 2012, 03:13:52 PM
Quote
Actual Dracula's(Vlad Tepes) castle: (Bran castle)

But that's just one of a number of castles Vlad has built during his reign. Poenari Castle Shown here is the one most infamous with Vlad Dracula. Not only did this fortress help inspire Bram Stoker but it is also this same castle that one of Vlad's wives threw herself out of in order to avoid capture by the invaders.