Germany's Neuschwanstein Castle was made famous by Disney and remains one of the most recognizable icons in the world. It is known all over the world as a symbol of idealised romantic architecture and for the tragic story of its owner. After losing sovereignty in his own kingdom, Ludwig II withdrew into his own world of myths, legend and fairy tales.
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Built by Mad King Ludwig in the late 19th century, it’s the basis for Walt Disney’s Sleeping Beauty Castle. It is surely the most famous castle in the world — and, like its builder, one of the most misunderstood. Neuschwanstein castle is a structure of contrast, irony, and mystery — and beauty. When it was built (1869-1892), the castle was not known as Neuschwanstein. Toward the end of his life, King Ludwig II was quite a recluse and Neuschwanstein Castle provided a haven for him until his death in 1886, after which the castle was swiftly opened up to the public, who have been touring the rooms of the former king ever since.
Only fourteen rooms were finished before Ludwig's death. Yet the beauty of this famous German castle cannot be denied. The sun reflects magnificently off the pearly walls of Neuschwanstein.
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