As a grand finale to our two week excursion to Germany we spent the day at Neuschwanstein Castle. As yet another castle belonging to King Ludwig II of Bavaria, Neuschwanstein has to be his most most impressive and beautiful.
This castle was constructed in 1869 and was never completed due to Ludwig's death in 1886. However, even though the castle has never been (and likely never will be) finished, it is one of the most awe-inspiring locations to visit.
The castle itself is located on a cliff showing of it's majestic design. The beautiful backdrop of the Alps makes the secluded location a spectacle to see. The castle was also Walt Disney's inspiration for Sleeping Beauty's castle.
After an agonizing hike up at least 700 steps (I stopped counting at 147). We reached the front gate and began a tour beginning in Ludwig's throne-less Throne Room.
Only sixteen rooms were completed out of the planned 60, however the work in them was a remarkable site. Giant murals and intricate woodwork allow the mind sink into a fantasy world created from Wagner's operas.
Overall, I feel another visit to this castle will be necessary sometime during my life. My first visit was awe-inspiring and unforgettable, however a second visit (with more time to view the castle and it's surroundings) would allow me to truly realize the spectacle that is Neuschwanstein Castle.
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