Howl's nephew Neil is playing a video game with friends, and when one of them says something about losing a life, Sophie and Michael both worry that they might have walked in on something actually, literally fatal. But while our world may appear really different from Ingary, it does not seem better for the contrast—it's cold, rainy, and filled with Howl's family drama.
The novel's brief scenes in Wales remind us why we're reading about Ingary in the first place: to escape the everyday. Howl's moving castle has a magic door that opens onto four different locations: the hills above Market Chipping, where the castle appears to be running around; the seaside town of Porthaven, where the castle is actually located; the royal capital of Kingsbury; and Howl's original home in Wales.
After the Witch of the Waste finds Howl's home in Porthaven, Howl and Michael transfer the castle to Sophie's old home in Market Chipping, where they open a flower shop. We don't get a particularly distinct sense of any of these towns, but they do each have a slightly different flavor, which shows that Ingary has some subtle class divisions as a country.
Kingsbury is grand and wealthy, which makes sense since it's also the location of the royal Palace. Not only does the King live there, but so does Howl's former tutor, the extremely imposing Mrs. Porthaven is a much poorer town, with sea-going people who apply to Howl for things like safety spells for their boats 5. Market Chipping appears to be somewhere between these two places in terms of wealth: there are lots of successful small businesses, including Sophie's own family hat shop and the pastry shop, Cesari's, where Martha winds up working.
Market Chipping has a middle-of-the-road, super-ordinary feel to it, which might go some way to explaining why Sophie doesn't feel a lot of hope for her own magical future while she's living there. Howl is a slippery, unreliable person who can nonetheless move between many different social situations to find out what he needs to know.
Where does he live? Thanks to the magic of Howl's Moving Castle and its magic door, which could transport Sophie, Howl, and Markl to a few different locations, there was a variety of beautiful scenery for the characters to explore.
Read on to find out about locations in the Alsace region of France that may have inspired Studio Ghibli's animators. Colmar is a city in the northeast of France. This city is the model for the town where the main character Sophie lives, and its scenery, with its colorful buildings and flowers adorning the houses, is a fairy tale town that looks like something out of a movie.
The area is also close to the border with Germany. Colmar is also known as the "Venice of France. Compared to the original Venice, the Roche River flowing through Colmar is narrower and shorter, so it is easy to ride. The view of the city from the gondola is particularly spectacular, and you will feel as if you are floating through a flower garden. It is commonly rumored that Hayao Miyazaki visited two places in France during the production of "Howl's Moving Castle.
Visiting here is like stepping back in time to the 16th century, as this town was luckily relatively unscathed by WWII. The colorful houses and the Dolder Tower are sure to provide a strong impression of the movies' architecture. Additionally, Alsace is known for its delicious fare, so be sure to stop by a Winstub, or traditional restaurant the name directly translates to "wine lounge" , and dine like a local!
Many people may envision the scene in Howl's Moving Castle where the castle moves through rich nature. The Alsace region is lush and green and is one of the most famous regions known to wine lovers. Colmar is also located in the Alsace region, so visiting a winery after touring the city is a great way to unwind during your Ghibli adventure.
After all, fine food and drink is a Ghibli staple! Don't forget to buy a bottle of Alsatian wine as a souvenir, as it goes perfectly with the bacon and eggs made famous by "Howl's Moving Castle.
Strasbourg is about a minute train ride from Colmar. The old town is so beautiful that it has been designated as a World Heritage Site. The world's largest astronomical clock in Notre Dame Cathedral is a popular spot for tourists, and at every day, cute dolls start dancing, so be sure to time your visit right. The city is also very famous for its Christmas market. Ghibli Wiki. Ghibli Wiki Explore.
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