This is the most accurate Rivendell ever created (LotR)

In this video we explore the valley of Rivendell as envisioned by J.R.R. Tolkien.

[@donmcc3]

I think Jackson's films are beautiful, but there is lots of room for other interpretations. Tolkiens sketches and watercolors should not be ignored.

[@PlacesofMiddleEarth]

Thanks, I agree! His paintings are out of the mind of the man himself, after all. 😊

[@stewartsherwood7769]

It's more "white cliffs of dover" coupled with the rolling grassy hills of parts of the English countryside. I can see why he imagined it this way rather than Jacksons version.

[@PlacesofMiddleEarth]

Check out Lauterbrunnen if you haven't seen it before! It's very plausible that his visit there inspired Rivendell. 🙂

[@dlxmarks]

I'd really love to know what was Elrond's defense plan for this version of his house. Even Bree was better protected than that place.

[@uNpOpuLArOpInION69]

The place was described as being secret if i remember correctly. Probably some elven magic too?

[@PlacesofMiddleEarth]

Elrond has some Elven magic up his sleeve.

[@dlxmarks]

You'd think Turgon's great-grandson would keep in mind how well hidden and protected Gondolin was and what still happened there.

[@uNpOpuLArOpInION69]

@@dlxmarks oh god youre right

[@jonathanplatt2603]

In watching this for the first time, I thought the same thing. Liked the Gondolin observation as well. Perhaps a Maiar like Melian taught someone how to create the same spell used to protect Doriath - causing attackers to become bewildered in the forest. Only there is no forest in Tolkien's picture!

[@antoslv3913]

I think the last simple house of the elves was more poetic than what the 3D render show

[@lexiwilson9501]

Incredible.

[@InfiniteBlue_]

I am happy they did not went with tolkiens version XD

[@PlacesofMiddleEarth]

And there's nothing wrong with that! Jackson's films are beautiful and they did a great job!

[@roundninja]

I like Jackson's version better, but this was still really interesting to see

[@blanchybaby]

Very underwhelming it just looks like a barn

Cool :)