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Neuschwanstein Castle, elaborate castle near Füssen, Germany, built atop a rock ledge over the Pöllat Gorge in the Bavarian Alps by order of Bavaria’s King Louis II (“Mad King Ludwig”). Construction began in 1868 and was never completed.
Construction began in 1869 but was never completed. The castle was intended to serve as a private residence for the king but he died in 1886, and it was opened to the public shortly after his death. [1] Since then, more than 61 million people have visited Neuschwanstein Castle. [2]
- 5 September 1869
- Hohenschwangau, Germany
- Where is Neuschwanstein Castle? Neuschwanstein Castle, which literally translates to "New Swan Stone" castle, is located in the Bavaria region of southeastern Germany.
- How tall is Neuschwanstein Castle? Though not particularly tall — Neuschwanstein Castle's highest tower reaches a height of just 213 feet — its perch on a hill gives it an imposing silhouette.
- When was Neuschwanstein Castle built? While the construction of Neuschwanstein Castle broke ground during the summer of 1868, the first foundation stone wasn't laid until September 5, 1869.
- Why was Neuschwanstein Castle built? Ludwig II's reputation as an eccentric, reclusive king makes it easy to see why Neuschwanstein Castle is so often called "the castle of the fairy-tale king."
Dec 20, 2017 · Construction began in 1869 on top of castle ruins and workers labored day and night for more than a decade to complete enough of the home for Ludwig II to move in. Theatrical designers and...
Nov 24, 2020 · A fairy-tale fortress built for an introverted and reclusive king, Neuschwanstein Castle was built in the 19th century for Bavaria’s notorious King Ludwig II and is now a prominent tourist attraction which draws vast numbers of visitors every year. History of Neuschwanstein Castle
- Sarah Roller
Building history. Neuschwanstein as it was on the death of King Ludwig II. Photo: Bayerische Schlösserverwaltung, Maria Scherf. Work on the future building site began in the summer of 1868 with up to 8 metres of stone outcrop removed to make way for the foundations. In June 1869 the new access road was completed.
