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Neuschwanstein front façade and surroundings (photochrom print, c. 1900) A 1901 postcard of Berg Castle. At the time of King Ludwig's death, the palace was far from complete. The external structures of the Gatehouse and the Palas were mostly finished but the Rectangular Tower was still scaffolded.
- 5 September 1869
- Hohenschwangau, Germany
- The Throne Room. HALL OF MAJESTY: This is a colorized black and white photo of Neuschwanstein's Throne Room from 1886, by Joseph Albert. The room looks the same today.
- The Hall of Singers (Sängersaal) This grand concert hall was one of Ludwig’s favourite parts of Neuschwanstein. The room was both designed for performances of the operas of Richard Wagner, as well as other favourites, and as a monument to the Medieval German legends Ludwig so loved.
- The Bedroom. The photo of the bedroom at Neuschwanstein Castle. Pic: albany_tim @ Inside Neuschwanstein Castle photos.
- The Grotto. This fascinating room is between the salon and the study on Neuschwanstein's third floor. Ludwig had a stage designer called August Dirigl build it with artificial stalactites and was originally designed to include a waterfall.
Mar 11, 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
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Jan 25, 2023 · High up above the village of Hohenschwanau, the elegant silhouette of Neuschwanstein Castle rises gracefully from the mist of the Bavarian woods. A symbol of extravagant taste and refined sophistication. The dream palace of Ludwig II of Bavaria – the so-called ‘Mad King‘ who built it.
- 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.
Jun 14, 2011 · 'Mad' King Ludwig's fairytale castle (photos) Road Trip 2011: More than 1.3 million people visit Neuschwanstein Castle every year for its beauty and its incredible Alpine setting. CNET...
Neuschwanstein Castle. A fairytale palace constructed under the orders of the eccentric yet introverted Ludwig II of Bavaria, or Mad King Ludwig as he has come to be known by many, Neuschwanstein Castle is one of Germany's most popular tourist destinations.