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   Neuschwanstein Castle consists of several individual structures which were erected over a length of 150 metres on the top of a cliff ridge. The elongate building is furnished with numerous towers, ornamental turrets, gables, balconies, pinnacles, and sculptures. Following Romanesque style, most window openings are fashioned as bi- and triforia.

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

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

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   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.

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   Then in 1244, to help control Lake Lucerne and restrict the neighboring forest communities of Uri, Schwyz and Unterwalden, Rudolf built near its shores Neuhabsburg Castle. In 1245 Rudolf married Gertrude, daughter of Count Burkhard III of Hohenberg.

   • Mother: Hedwig of Kyburg
   • Father: Albert IV, Count of Habsburg

   • Burial: Speyer Cathedral
   • House: Habsburg

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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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   How did Neuschwanstein Castle influence German architecture?

   • The castle’s exterior is characterized by white limestone, towering spires, turrets, and arched windows, all reminiscent of medieval castles. Neuschwanstein Castle’s influence on German architecture is profound. It sparked a revival of Romanesque Revival architecture, inspiring churches, city halls, and universities.

   Neuschwanstein Castle: An Architecture Landmark to Visit in Germany

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   What can architects learn from Neuschwanstein Castle?

   • Architects can learn several key lessons from the design and construction of Neuschwanstein Castle. Firstly, architects should carefully balance client wishes, functionality, and context when designing buildings. King Ludwig II wanted the castle built purely to realize his romantic medieval fantasies.

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   Why is Neuschwanstein a Romanesque castle?

   • Although Neuschwanstein was inspired by Ludwig’s imagination and love of medieval legend the castle itself presents Romanesque rather than gothic architectural features, thanks to Eduard Riedal, the castle’s architect, who combined several motifs spanning hundreds of years of architectural history.

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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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   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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   Feb 29, 2024 · by Anton Giuroiu. | Published on: February 29, 2024. Neuschwanstein Castle, located in southwest Bavaria, Germany, stands as a testament to the romantic imagination of King Ludwig II. Commissioned in 1868 and designed by scene painter Christian Jank under Ludwig’s visionary guidance, the castle embodies the Romanesque Revival architectural style.

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   Apr 4, 2024 · Rudolf I (born May 1, 1218, Limburg-im-Breisgau [Germany]—died July 15, 1291, Speyer) was the first German king of the Habsburg dynasty. A son of Albert IV, Count of Habsburg, Rudolf on the occasion of his father’s death ( c. 1239) inherited lands in upper Alsace, the Aargau, and Breisgau. A partisan of the Hohenstaufen Holy Roman emperor ...