Instead, shifted his attention to building Neuschwanstein Castle in 1869, a place fit for the idea of nobility he was so fascinated by. King Ludwig II also had the interior built with all the ...

The cliffside location, grand ballrooms and unique spaces (think: an interior ... King Ludwig II's boyhood home. The original medieval ruins of this golden-hued castle were purchased and rebuilt ...

Originally, the castle was built by King Ludwig II as a private retreat. However, before the construction work was completed, he died on June 13, 1886. On August 1, 1886, the palace was opened for ...

Dan Cruickshank explores the rich aesthetic of Ludwig II - from the mock-medievalism of Neuschwanstein, the iconic fairytale castle that became the inspiration for the one in Walt Disney's ...