In the middle of a magnificent landscape stands, not far from Füssen in the Allgäu, the so-called "fairytale castle" Neuschwanstein, one of the most famous sights in Germany. More than one million visitors are captivated annually with its architecture and interiors, which are characterized by romantic eclecticism.
Neuschwanstein is the most famous of the castles Ludwig II, the former king of Bavaria. It was built from the year 1869 in the style of a huge medieval castle. Ludwig II had the building built as a kind of homage to Richard Wagner, whom he greatly admired. Numerous pictures and decorations also remind of his works. The legends of the Middle Ages, whose theme Wagner also liked to use, are almost ubiquitous on walls and ceilings in Neuschwanstein. Thus, the largest room of the castle, the singing hall, is decorated with themes from the Sage Parzival. The second largest room is the sacred throne room, which was designed after the model of the All Saints' Church in the Munich Residence. Both halls are highly impressive and magnificently designed and decorated; at all The castle houses many important interiors of German historicism. Overall, Neuschwanstein consists of several individual buildings that were built on the top of a rock ridge. This unique location, high above a breathtaking landscape, should contribute not only to the architecture but also to the Neuschwanstein Castle all over the world as a symbol of romance and 2007 in the final selection in the vote on the new wonders of the world.
View of Neuschwanstein Castle
A visit to the castle is only possible guided and takes about 35min. Every day in the summer they come to 10000 Visitors to Neuschwanstein, so you should expect longer waiting times, or visit the castle at a different time of year. It is open to tourists all year round. Tickets for the castle tour can be obtained on site or online on the Internet.
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