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1. www.european-traveler.com › germany › mad-kingVisit Mad King Ludwig’s Fantasy Castles Near Munich in Germany

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   May 6, 2024 · Schloss Neuschwanstein Castle is by far the most famous of King Ludwig’s fantasy projects. This white, neo-Romanesque castle absolutely looks the part – it is Disney-like and it is often speculated that it inspired Walt Disney himself.

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3. www.youtube.com › watchUnfinished Neuschwanstein Castle: King Ludwig's Mysterious ...

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   1 day ago · Delve into the enigmatic tale of King Ludwig II and the unfinished Neuschwanstein Castle. Explore the captivating history of this majestic but incomplete dre...

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4. thirdeyetraveller.com › inside-neuschwansteinInside Neuschwanstein Castle (2024 Guide) - Is It Worth ...

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   Apr 24, 2024 · Schloss Neuschwanstein was built by King Ludwig II, also known as the Swan King and Fairytale King due to his enchanting castle projects. Neuschwanstein translates to New Swan Stone and the construction was heavily inspired by the tale of the Swan Knight, Lohengrin .

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   Why did King Ludwig II build Neuschwanstein Castle?

   • King Ludwig II, also referred to as the “Mad King Ludwig,” ordered the construction of Neuschwanstein Castle, originally called “New Hohenschwangau Castle,” a sophisticated and much better replica of his former childhood home, Hohenschwangau Castle, to withdraw from the public life.

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   Who built Neuschwanstein Castle?

   • Schloss Neuschwanstein was built by King Ludwig II, also known as the Swan King and Fairytale King due to his enchanting castle projects. Neuschwanstein translates to New Swan Stone and the construction was heavily inspired by the tale of the Swan Knight, Lohengrin .

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   Did the king sleep in Schloss Neuschwanstein?

   • The king slept only a few nights in the castle although he spent much of his youth in the nearby Schloss Hohenschwangau — the fantasy castle of his father. Schloss Neuschwanstein opened to the public days after the death of the king. The castle remains hugely popular making reservations highly advisable even during the low season.

   Visit Mad King Ludwig’s Fantasy Castles Near Munich in Germany

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   Was Schloss Neuschwanstein built?

   • Schloss Neuschwanstein was never completed – although construction continued until King Ludwig’s death, in later years he concentrated on the building of Herrenchiemsee Palace. The king slept only a few nights in the castle although he spent much of his youth in the nearby Schloss Hohenschwangau — the fantasy castle of his father.

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6. britonthemove.com › inside-neuschwanstein-castleInside Neuschwanstein Castle – Germany’s Fairytale Castle

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   Apr 27, 2024 · King Ludwig II of Bavaria, known as The Mad King, built Neuschwanstein Castle as a recluse directly across from his childhood home – Hohenschwangau Castle. Thought to be “mad” due to his behavior, Ludwig earned this title from psychiatrist Bernhard von Gudden who ultimately declared him unfit to rule in 1886.

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7. britonthemove.com › hohenschwangau-castleInside Hohenschwangau Castle – The Mad Kings Childhood Home

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   Apr 27, 2024 · First, Hohenschwangau Castle is where King Ludwig II grew up – aka “The Mad King”; second, it is complete; third, it is packed with historical artifacts; fourth, the inside design is beautiful; lastly, it has lovely gardens.

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8. viatravelers.com › castles-in-germany24 Best Castles in Germany to Visit - ViaTravelers

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   2 days ago · What We Cover. Famous Castles in Germany. 1. Neuschwanstein Castle. 2. Heidelberg Palace (Schloss Heidelberg) 3. Hohenzollern Castle. 4. Lichtenstein Castle. 5. Eltz Castle (Burg Eltz) 6. Wernigerode Castle. 7. Cochem Castle. 8. Imperial Castle of Nuremberg. 9. Burghausen Castle. 10. Schwerin Castle. 11. Hohenschwangau Castle. 12.

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   Apr 27, 2024 · Between 1833-37, he transformed the old ruin and built the yellow mock-medieval castle you see today. King Maximillian II, father of Mad King Ludwig. getting ready to tour Hohenschwangau Castle. During the summers, Ludwig’s family decamped from Munich to Hohenschwangau Palace.