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Jan 31, 2022 · Explore the best castles in Germany, from the fairy-tale Nueschwanstein to the historic Heidelberg. Learn about their history, architecture, and attractions, and see photos and maps.
- Neuschwanstein Castle[SEE MAP] The most photographed building in Germany, Neuschwanstein Castle, is also one of Europe’s most popular tourist destinations.
- Hohenzollern Castle[SEE MAP] Sitting atop Mount Hohenzollern, the castle had its beginnings in the 11th century. The original castle was destroyed over the centuries with only the chapel remaining.
- Burg Eltz[SEE MAP] Burg Eltz Castle is situated near the Moselle River between Koblenz and Trier. It has been the ancestral home of the Rübenach, Rodendorf and Kempenich families since it was built in the 12th century; the castle still boasts some of the original furnishings.
- Hohenschwangau Castle[SEE MAP] Maximillian II, father of Ludwig II, discovered Hohenschwangau Castle when he was still the Crown Prince. The vicinity in which he found it pleased him immensely.
Neuschwanstein Castle ( German: Schloss Neuschwanstein, pronounced [ˈʃlɔs nɔʏˈʃvaːnʃtaɪn]; Southern Bavarian: Schloss Neischwanstoa) is a 19th-century historicist palace on a rugged hill of the foothills of the Alps in the very south of Germany, near the border with Austria. It is located in the Swabia region of Bavaria, in the ...
Oct 28, 2022 · Schwerin Castle. Modeled off the Loire Valley’s Château de Chambord, the Schwerin Castle offers a slice of French Renaissance palatial architecture on an island in northeast Germany. Like ...
Sep 30, 2019 · Discover the most beautiful and magical castles in Germany, from Neuschwanstein to Heidelberg. Learn about their history, architecture, and how to visit them with tours and tips.
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Apr 9, 2023 · Neuschwanstein Castle, which literally translates to "New Swan Stone" castle, is located in the Bavaria region of southeastern Germany. It was originally called New Hohenschwangau Castle, as it ...
Explore the fairy-tale castles of Germany, from the famous Neuschwanstein to the hidden Burg Eltz. Learn about the history, architecture and legends of these stunning medieval fortresses and how to visit them.
