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A beautiful town that retains a strong medieval atmosphere. In Japan, it is also famous for being the model for the Ghibli movie "Howl's Moving Castle" 🎉 The colorful and fairy-tale-like townscape gives you a different worldly atmosphere 🏰 Due to its history, the townscape is still built with German-style timber-framed buildings, and Alsace wine is famous worldwide ✨ On the other hand, the town is characterized by its extensive cobblestone streets, where you can feel the culture and history 😄 In particular, the old town has a cute streetscape, and the retro cobblestone streets are quaint and give you a sense of history. Many of the old towns were built from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance, and one of the attractions is being able to visit buildings with the warmth that only wooden buildings can offer 🏠
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Step into a Ghibli Dream in Colmar Old Town 🌸🏰✨ Colmar Old Town truly feels like wandering through a Studio Ghibli scene—think charming lanes, pastel houses, flower-laden canals, and magical corners that would fit right into Howl’s Moving Castle. 🌈 Recommended Route: Start at Place de la Cathédrale for those iconic half-timbered buildings and wander toward Little Venice (La Petite Venise); you’ll pass fairy-tale storefronts, secret courtyards, and cobblestone paths that are perfect for slow, whimsical strolling. 🎬 Must-Do Experiences: Take a boat ride down the canal—channel Howl drifting along the water! Hunt for local bakeries and try a warm kougelhopf pastry for a taste of Alsace. Pause at the covered market to sample local cheeses and fruits. Picture yourself in a magical market scene! 📸 Insta-Worthy Spots: Snap the pastel houses from the bridge near Little Venice, and capture the reflection of colorful facades in the water—make sure to pose on winding stairs or under archways (for true Ghibli vibes, twirl in a flowy skirt!). Early morning or late afternoon offers dreamy light. 🦄 Visiting Tips & Precautions: Go early or late for quieter streets; weekends get crowded. Comfortable shoes are a must for cobblestone wandering. If it’s rainy, the mist adds pure magic—just bring a light raincoat. Embrace getting lost; the town is small and totally safe, perfect for spontaneous detours. #Colmar #FairytaleTown #GhibliVibes #FranceTravel #HowlsMovingCastle

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