Highclere Castle

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by Richard Munckton from Windsor, Melbourne, Australia

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Highclere Castle, located in Highclere, United Kingdom, is a magnificent country house and the seat of the Earl of Carnarvon. Designed in the Jacobethan style by Sir Charles Barry in the mid-19th century, the castle is set amid 5,000 acres of picturesque parkland. Highclere Castle gained international fame as the primary filming location for the television series "Downton Abbey." The estate features stunning state rooms, an extensive collection of art and antiques, and beautifully landscaped gardens.

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