Schloss Neuschwanstein (castle new-swan-stone) was built by King Ludwig (Louie) II, from 1869 until his death in 1886. It's totally crazy. He dedicated the castle to Wagner, and all the decorations, the intricate wall paintings, etc, represent one of Wagner's operas. There are also a lot of swans.
Neuschwanstein was one of several castles commissioned by King Ludwig. ´This one was designed by a theatre set designer, though, not an architect, and it kind of shows... the turrets, the fairy tale-ness of it all. And... there is an artificially created cave on the third floor. No lie. It's like, throne room, dining room, bedroom, reading room, dressing room, cave. Cave!
Anyway. Neuschwanstein was never finished. King Ludwig died mysteriously at the age of 40, the day after being told that he had been determined to be crazy and thus unfit to rule (however, he had never been examined...) Construction on the castle halted with his death, and no one lived in it after he did. As a result, the castle was only occupied for about half a year.
So, yeah, I'm a big fan of Neuschwanstein. I think the most exciting part-other than the cave of course- was that the stairs are in the big turret-y things. I love turrets! Ok. Karin says she will get me a castle.
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Don't you know all Germans are crazy? Take a look at Chris HUFNAGEL for proof. Also George III of England, the same one the Americans revolted against and whom revolted the Americans, was apparently tied to a tree because he was mad.
Hey, where's my Battlestar Galactica DVD?
Hope you continue enjoying your experience. Please stay clear of Georgia.
I returned your BSG dvds!
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