The world-famous Neuschwanstein Castle is characterized by its idyllic location on a craggy cliff and its medieval facade. Originally, the castle was built by King Ludwig II as a private retreat.

Built on a rock ledge over the Pöllat Gorge on the site of two smaller castles, the medieval-style Neuschwanstein Castle was commissioned by King Ludwig II in 1868. Today, it’s one of the most ...

During his rule, he seemed to live in a fantasy about what it meant to be a king. According to the Neuschwanstein Castle ...

Part architectural genius, part kitsch fairytale, Neuschwanstein Castle is closely linked to the tragic fate of Ludwig II of Bavaria (1845-1886). The "Mad King" poured his heart and soul into this ...

Neuschwanstein Castle – a place full of ... The castle above the Pöllat Gorge near Füssen was built by the Bavarian King Ludwig II (1845 – 1886). However, the “fairy tale king” did ...

The world-famous Neuschwanstein Castle ... Originally, the castle was designed by King Ludwig II as a private retreat, but he died before it was completed. On August 1, 1886, the castle was ...