Neuschwanstein Castle
by Marcy Wielfaert
Title
Neuschwanstein Castle
Artist
Marcy Wielfaert
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
It is reported that Neuschwanstein Castle, located in southwest Bavaria and constructed by mad King Ludwig II as a home and personal retreat, was the inspiration for the design of Walt Disney's princess castle at Disneyland. Ludwig paid for the palace out of his own personal funds rather than receiving governmental funding. He emphasized that the castle was in honor of his friend and idol, the opera composer, Robert Wagner. Built in the late 1800's, it was still incomplete at the time of Ludwig's death. He only slept there 11 nights. Set high on a hill, Neuschwanstein Castle is very picturesque and can be seen for miles around...just as Ludwig desired it to be.
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August 5th, 2019
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