Almost every one of us in childhood dreamed of being a princess or a prince, attending balls, having long conversations about distant countries...
. But why don't we go back to that time and feel like royalty for a moment? And the luxurious castles of Germany will help us in this! Neuschwanstein Located in the municipality of Schwangau in the state of Bavaria. Construction of the castle began in 1869 and lasted more than 17 years.
Once it served as a residence for King Ludwig II. However, the ruler never lived to see the official completion of the works. The architecture of the building combines elements of different styles - from Romanesque to Neo-Gothic.
The walls are painted with frescoes, crystal chandeliers hang from the ceilings, and the furniture is made of the most expensive wood. Be sure to go up to the 4th floor. Here are the private chambers of the monarch.
We also recommend paying attention to the paintings depicting scenes from various operas by the German composer Richard Wagner. Interesting fact: the palace was completely decorated in swan theme. This bird was considered heraldic for the ancient family of Schwangau.
Also visit the throne room, which, by the way, was never finished. There is a basilica-shaped tab with a niche for the throne, canvases depicting six kings and a mosaic floor, on the surface of which you can see a celestial ball. Not far from the castle is the Marienbrücke bridge.
From it it is best to admire the location. By the way, the Pöllat .