04/22/2022
GET TO KNOW THE INCREDIBLE NEUSCHWANSTEIN CASTLE IN GERMANY ✈🇩🇪
The wonderful Neuschwanstein Castle, or Schloss Neuschwanstein in its original German name, is a true fairytale castle. It inspired several locations for works of fiction, the most well-known and iconic is Cinderella's castle, symbol of Disney studios. Its interesting story mixes enchantment and tragedy.
STORY OF FAIRY TALES, MADNESS AND MYSTERY
Each year, an average of 1.3 million tourists visit Neuschwanstein Castle in Germany, but not everyone knows its peculiar history.
King Ludwig II of Bavaria was the creator of the castle in the 19th century, inspired by the work of a great friend, the famous composer Richard Wagner. To design it, he called in Christian Jank, a theatrical set designer, rather than an architect. This choice already demonstrates what the King's intentions were, and also explains the fantastic appearance that the castle has.
However, what started out as a beautiful fairy tale had a tragic and mysterious ending. The King was declared insane by the State Commission in 1886, near the completion of the castle, and was imprisoned there. Soon after he was taken to Berg and in June of the same year he was found dead in Lake Starnberger, along with the psychiatrist who confirmed his insanity. To this day, it is not known exactly what happened.