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Vacation 2010September 13, GermanyNeuschwanstein, Bavaria |
 House of Wittelsbach |
 Pictures above and below borrowed from wikipedia. |
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The 19th-century Romanesque Revival palace Neuschwanstein Castle was
commissioned by King Ludwig II of Bavaria as a retreat and as a homage to composer
Richard Wagner. Construction began in 1869. The castle was intended as a personal refuge for the reclusive king, but it was opened to the paying
public immediately after his death in 1886. Work on the castle ceased almost immediately after the king's death. Ultimately, only 15 of the planned 200 rooms have been finished and the castle remains unfinished until today. But even what little was completed is impressive and worth the visit. Since the castle was opened to the public, over 60 million people have visited it .The palace, towering on a rugged hill above the village of Hohenschwangau, also appeared prominently in several movies and was the inspiration for Disneyland's Sleeping Beauty Castle. |
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After leaving the carriage, it was still a short hike to the castle. Here we got our first close-up view. We also got a good look at the Marien-Bridge. The bridge crosses Pöllat-Valley at a height of 300 feet. It was built in 1866 and named after Queen Marie, mother of Ludwig II. |
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| Taking pictures inside the castle was not permitted. But we took extensive pictures on the outside. |
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Only in a fairy-tail-castle are Rapunzel's Tower and Sleeping Beauty's tower right next to each other. And of course the dragon (in the picture below, slain by St. George) is there too.
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| Here are a number of 19th century Photochrom prints if the interior, courtesy of wikipedia. |
Hall of Singers |
Throne Hall |
Dining Room |
Bedroom
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| Even in rainy weather, the outlook from up here is amazing. Below are views over the countryside, including the castle of Hohenschwangau and Marien-Bridge. |
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