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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.
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Neuschwanstein Castle - a monarch's dream come true. Bavaria's King Ludwig II ordered his Gothic castle to be built atop this magnificent rocky outcrop overlooking Pollat Gorge. His fairytale castle is surely one of the most photographed buildings in the world.
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- Nymphenburg Palace, Ludwig’s Birthplace. On August 25, 1845, Ludwig was born in the Queen’s Green Bedroom. Ludwig’s birth was witnessed by everyone via the large mirror.
- Hohenschwangau Palace, Ludwig’s Childhood Home. Hohenschwangau is another must visit castles in Bavaria. In 1832, Ludwig’s father, Maximillian II, purchased the Schloss Hohenschwangau in ruinous condition.
- Munich Residenz, Ludwig’s City Crash Pad. The Munich Residenz, or Residence, dominates Max-Joseph-Platz in Munich. It reflects the power and wealth of House Wittelsbach.
- Neuschwanstein Castle, Ludwig’s Disney Castle. I wish I could play a Wagner opera as you read this. Rising above Schwansee Lake and perched on a jagged peak is Ludwig’s fantastical Neuschwanstein Castle.
Jul 24, 2024 · 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.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Aug 28, 2022 · King Ludwig II died young, but his architectural legacy lives on, and King Ludwig Castles in Germany are among the most visited castles in Germany (and the world). These magnificent castles are located in the state of Bavaria, and can be visited on a day trip from Munich.
‘Mad’ King Ludwig II of Bavaria is an alluring and enigmatic figure. This crazed king was responsible for building some of the most impressive castles in Europe. The reason that the ‘Fairytale King’ is so interesting is as he’s surrounded in real mystery.
Jan 23, 2023 · Whether you only visit King Ludwig’s most iconic fairytale castle or follow in the footsteps of Ludwig from birth to death, one thing is for sure, though King Ludwig II has been dead for more than 130 years, his legacy lives on through his ingenious architecture that has been enchanting young and old for centuries.
