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   Neauschwanstein castle          

Neuschwanstein Castle was built in a time when castles and fortresses were no longer strategically necessary.Instead, it was born of pure fantasy - a beautiful romantic story for the wonderful King ludwig II.
Neauschwanstein castle is located in Schwangu,Germany
 

Bullet point information

  • It’s in  Schwangau,Germany

  • It was made for King Ludwig II

  • It was built in 1892 but still incomplete It is owned by the Bavarian Palace Department

  • It started in 5 september 1869

  • Its Architectural  style is Romanesque Revival                        

  • It is made out of bricks with stone cladding

  • It only took 15 year to build before King Ludwig II died       

  • It was opened to public when King Ludwig Died

  • There is a tour in the castle

  • King Ludwig II was born on the 25th of August 1845

  • King Ludwig was born in schloss,Nymphenburg

Location

The Neauschwanstein castle was constructed in the highlands for King Ludwig II to admire the view of the scenery.The Neauschwanstein castle was built in Schwangau, Germany near Fussen.The Neauschwanstein castle has a wonderful view and scenery and also its location is famous for.

Climate

As with most countries, Germany is a year-round country but not especially dependable weather-wise. In general terms though, it’s temperate throughout the country with warm summers and cold winters - for a long periods of frost or snow are rare. Rain falls throughout the year. The average January daytime temperature is 3°C and in July is 22°C .Extremes commonly reach -10°C in winter and 35°C  in the summer months.May through to September are therefore the most popular months in terms of tourist numbers, although the winter holidays are also a big time for the tourists. January through to April will appeal to those who enjoy the benefits of uncrowded attractions, although be aware that cities like Berlin rarely see “slow” periods at any time of year. Prices start to be slightly higher over the summer months. One other thing to keep in mind is that hotel Prices can increase when large trade shows are in town (a problem in Frankfurt, for example).

History

king ludwig II  built Neauschwanstein castle to replicate medieval architecture and to pay homage to the operas of Wagner in 1892.The Neauschwanstein was built in a time when castle and fortresses were no longer necessary.instead it was born of pure fantasy - a beautiful, romantic composition of towers and walls in a perfect setting mountains and lakes. The combination of different architectural styles and intrinsic craftwork has inspired generations of adults and children alike.
Ludwig had always wanted a medieval castle, so he had Neuschwanstein built in what you might call a neo-Romanesque style.

Population

The palace was a personal castle for ludwig but unfortunately  he has faced death and the castle was alone for it owner has died.the palace now became public tourist attraction for the public to see in 1886 the tourist flood the rooms each day for 6,000 people came every day.Since the day of king ludwig II death, 60 million people have came and 1.3 million people come every year.

Construction

in 1886 the twin medieval  castle were destroyed for the palas to be laid on september 5,1869.In 1872 the cellar was complete and in 1876 everything up to the first floor was complete.but the first thing finished was the gatehouse.At the end of the year 1873 it was complete allowing ludwig II to stay at Neauschwanstein castle and see his castle been constructed work.The ceremony took place at palas in 1880.In 1884 the king could move in fully. the same year the direction of the project passed to julius Hofmann, after Dollmann had fallen in disgrace.

Conclusion

The Neauschwanstein is a wonderful place you should visit the castle and learn its history.

Plan of the castle complex

 

A Staircase Tower.                 
B  Knights' House.                                        C  Square Tower  Connecting Building.     
E Hall.                                                                F  Entrance Hall.
G  Palas.                                                            H  Upper Courtyard.
 I Lower Courtyard.                                      J  Gateway Building.
K  Staircase Tower.                                       L Bower.