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   Where was Neuschwanstein Castle built?

   • Neuschwanstein Castle, Bavaria, Germany. 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. Neuschwanstein Castle, Bavaria, Germany.

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   Why did Ludwig II build Neuschwanstein Castle?

   • The “fairy-tale” king, Ludwig II of Bavaria, built this dazzling Neuschwanstein palace to withdraw from public life after losing his power in the Austro-Prussian war. It’s believed that he built his new castle as the centerpiece for an imagined kingdom—one in which he was the true king.

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   Is Neuschwanstein a medieval castle?

   • Rather than being a copy of any specific medieval castle, Neuschwanstein is an excellent example of historicism and combines many different architectural and decorative motifs, culminating in this beautiful, idealistic and extravagant monument to ‘Mad’ King Ludwig and justifying its position as one of the most photographed buildings in the world.

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   When was Neuschwanstein built?

   • Neuschwanstein stands on the site of two smaller castles, the ruins of which were cleared away in 1868. The foundation stone for Neuschwanstein was laid in September 1869. Although Louis expected the entire project to be completed within three years, only the gateway building was inhabitable by 1873.

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   Construction began in 1869 but was never completed. The castle was intended to serve as a private residence for the king but he died in 1886, and it was opened to the public shortly after his death. [1] Since then, more than 61 million people have visited Neuschwanstein Castle. [2]

   • Construction started: 5 September 1869
   • Location: Hohenschwangau, Germany

   • Architectural style: Romanesque Revival
   • Owner: Bavarian Palace Department

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   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.

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   Dec 18, 2019 · The history of Neuschwanstein Castle Commissioned in 1868 by King Ludwig II of Bavaria as a monument to German composer Richard Wagner , as with any fairytale, the story behind this castle’s creation is full of mystery and intrigue.

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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 ...

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   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.

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   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. Yet it started out life as nothing more than the architectural fantasy of a Munich-born set designer.

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    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.