Neuschwanstein Castle

Neuschwanstein was commenced by Ludwig II in 1868 high above his father Hohenschwangau Castle in the area he knew so well,and was never actually completed.It was his monument to the culture and kingship of the Middle ages,which he venerated and wanted to recreate.Designed in medieval style but equipped with the latest technology of the day it is one of the most famous buildings in the world and a central symbol of German idealism