Dungeon pictures

Ancient Castle Door, Switzerland photo via patricia

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Here is a picture I found on Pinterest. It is possibly one of the king's rooms on the highest floor of the castle. It could also, I suppose, be one of the suites in the Halls of the Honorable Guests.

Castles.I want to go see this place one day.Please check out my website thanks. www.photopix.co.nz

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I found this castle on Pinterest. I liked it because you could see that there were many floors in this castle (consistent with my story) and also a few towers. I also like the fact that it looks bright and elegant -- you wouldn't, at first glance, think of a deep, dark dungeon under its walls.

castle doors

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Castle Door - Chateau de Nemours 12th Cen France - 1238HC

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Castle door

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Hearst Castle - Door

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Castle door

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Malahide Castle, Dublin by cpqs

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This Antique Castle Door Is Over 290 Years Old, Butron Castle 13th Century | Spain

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These were all pictures that might have been things that the princess saw on her search through the castle, before she found the Dungeon. There are different styles, I know, and she probably didn't see all of these in her castle, but you get the idea.

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A Hard Goodbye

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Goodbye and God Be With You

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