Neuschwanstein Castle in Bavaria

Picture of Neuschwanstein Castle as seen from the Marienbrücke in Germany
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Neuschwanstein is a German word and it means New Swan Stone Palace in English. The Neuschwanstein Castle was built during the 19th century on a hill in Bavaria, Germany.

The castle was specially made by King Ludwig II of Bavaria. The Neuschwanstein Castle is the largest photographed building in Germany even though the interiors of the castle cannot be photographed. The castle is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Germany due to its scenic beauty and gorgeous surroundings.

History
During the rule of Ludwig, no visitors were allowed in the castle. It was only after his death in 1886 that the castle was opened for all to view. It is amazing to know that till now, 50 million people have visited the castle. More than 1.3 million tourists visit the castle annually. If we calculate the per day visits, more than six thousand tourists come to visit the Neuschwanstein Castle daily.

Hollywood

The castle has so much of a charm that even Hollywood could not lay its hands off it. In fact, the castle has come into sight in several movies. To name a few, the Neuschwanstein Castle was an inspiration to the Sleeping Beauty Castle, Cinderella Castles and Tokyo Disneyland.

Tourists Information

The Neuschwanstein Castle is a property of Bavaria and Bavaria has spent more than 14.5 million dollars in it safeguarding and renovation. The castle has a lot of magical charm to it. Since photography inside the castle is not allowed, most visitors take back with them sweet & pleasant memories. Visit to the Neuschwanstein Castle is a must if you are taking a tour of Germany.

Picture of Neuschwanstein Castle Taken From the Ground
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Picture of Neuschwanstein Castle taken from the top after a high hiked
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