02/25/2007 | Neuschwanstein Castle

The quintessential picture of Neuschwanstein Castle. This is taken from in front of Hohenschwangau.

the unfinished castle was started by King Ludwig II of Bavaria (Mad King Ludwig) in 1869. Owing to his eccentricites and his perceived use of Bavarian funds (a myth, as Ludwig actually used his own money to finance the construction of the castle), Ludwig was removed from power before the castle was completed. Soon after Ludwig's mysterious death (he and a doctor were found in Lake Starnberg) in 1886, the castle was opened to the public. Many tapestries and paintings depict scenes from the operas of Richard Wagner, a reflection of Ludwig's love for Wagner's work. However, many of the interior rooms remain undecorated; only 14 rooms were finished before Ludwig's death.

00:43 Posted in Germany, April 2005 | Permalink | Comments (0)