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Dec 20, 2017 · December 20, 2017. • 4 min read. High in the Alpine foothills of Germany sits one of the most iconic castles in Europe. The “fairy-tale” king, Ludwig II of Bavaria, built this dazzling ...
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.
On the 10th of June, 1886, Ludwig received word of his deposition. Just three days later he was found dead in Lake Starnberg. But, thankfully, the fairytale Neuschwanstein Castle lives on for all to see. A true wonder of the modern world. Overview of Neuschwanstein Castle, near Füssen, Germany.
Neuschwanstein Castle. 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.
History of the origins of Neuschwanstein Castle. Ludwig II, King of Bavaria since 1864, addressed the following lines to the man he so greatly admired, Richard Wagner: Ludwig II spent his childhood at Hohenschwangau Castle. (in the picture on the right). Foto: Anton Brandl.
Neuschwanstein Castle – an example of Historicism. The government architect selected to convert Christian Jank's pictorial representations into plans was Eduard Riedel, who had already redesigned Berg Palace for Ludwig's father in 1849-51.
The palace was commissioned by King Ludwig II of Bavaria as a retreat and in honor of Richard Wagner. Seven weeks after the death of King Ludwig II in 1886, Neuschwanstein was opened to the public. The shy king had built the castle in order to withdraw from public life – now vast numbers of people came to view his private refuge. Highlights.
