The most photographed building in Germany, Neuschwanstein Castle,
is also one of Europe’s most popular tourist destinations. Nestled
among the breathtaking beauty of the Bavarian Alps near the town of
Fussen, this fairy-tale castle served as the inspiration behind Walt
Disney’s Sleeping Beauty Castle. Constructed in the late 1800s,
Neuschwanstein was never built for defense purposes as most castles.
Instead, this castle was created as a fanciful retreat for Ludwig II of
Bavaria. Dazzling chandeliers and beautiful paintings adorn every room
in the castle while the third floor is devoted to Ludwig’s fascination
of swan scenes from operas by the famous composer Richard Wagner, whom
Ludwig deeply admired.
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