Neuschwanstein Castle
Schwangau, Neuschwansteinstrasse, 20Near the town of Füssen in southwestern Bavaria, not far from the Austrian border is the majestic castle of Neuschwanstein. Almost every one of us, looking through the beautiful cliparts on the Internet, probably stumbled upon the photos with this lock more than once.
Hohenschwangau
Hohenschwangau, Alpseestrasse, 30The small German village of Schwangau, hidden on a hill among dense forests, is known all over the world due to the fact that the magnificent Hohenschwangau Castle is located here. For the first time this fortress was mentioned in historical documents dating from the 12th century.
Würzburg Residence
Wurzburg, Residenzplatz, 2The palace was erected in the XVIII century by order of the prince's bishops of the Schönborn family. Over its creation, the famous architects from Mainz, Vienna and Paris worked under the guidance of the talented and extraordinary Baltazar Neumann.
Linderhof Castle
Ettal, Linderhof, 36Bavarian land is famous for its majestic and inimitable castles. A special place among them is the residence of King Ludwig II - the castle Linderhof. German dreamwriter, who without exaggeration spent his whole life dedicated to the construction of luxurious palaces, was very proud of the castle of Linderhof.
Herrenchiemsee Castle
Chiemsee, Herrenchiemsee, 7"Bavarian Versailles" was conceived by the "fairy-tale king" as an ode to Louis XIV and built in the image and likeness of the beloved residence of the French monarch. The similarity can be traced in architecture, planning, and interior decoration.
Fortress Marienberg
Wurzburg, Festung Marienberg, 240The Marienberg Fortress is one of the main attractions of Würzburg and now it houses two museums: Mainz Franconia and Fürstenbau.
Nymphenburg
Munchen, Schloss Nymphenburg, 1It is necessary to visit the palace of Nymphenburg, or the palace of Nymph. Architectural ensembles harmoniously coexist with the natural beauty of the place: numerous reservoirs and canals, parks and gardens adorn the vast territory of the palace.
Harburg
HarburgThe medieval castle of Harburg, located in the homonymous town, is considered one of the best preserved fortresses. Surprisingly, its appearance and interior decoration has not changed over time. Scientists can not exactly answer the question when Harburg Castle was built.
The Bavarian region of Germany to the whole world has become famous for beer of excellent quality and excellent cars, but on this the merits of the German region do not end.
According to the most conservative estimates in Bavaria, about 300 castles. In Freestyle, the famous route "Romantic Road of Germany" begins, there is the famous "Road of Castles", and the creations of Ludwig II will not leave indifferent any lover of the palace architecture.
Castles of Ludwig II
There is hardly any German king who would not leave a luxurious castle after him as evidence of his success and power .Especially in this succeeded Ludwig II .A connoisseur and connoisseur of art, the "fairy-tale king" of Bavaria Ludwig II planned to erect 7 delightful castles, but the realization of plans was prevented by sudden death under unclear circumstances .Ludwig II managed to build only three castles, which were included in the treasury of the world architecture .The king's amazing plans were embodied in the main by theatrical designers, to architects Ludwig turned less often .Without hesitation, he wasted on his fabulous dreams of state treasury funds, until by the age of forty he completely lost his reason .
However, the efforts were not in vain, and today the legacy of the romantic king of Bavaria magnet attracts the attention of tourists .After centuries the castles fully justified the money spent on them and became almost the most visited attractions of Bavaria .In Neuschwanstein alone, which has long become a kind of visiting card of Bavaria, more than one million people visit each year .The luxurious Lindenhof created by Ludwig II under the influence of the epic creativity of Richard Wagner, as well as Herrenchiemsee, or, as it is called, the "Versailles in Miniature", which was intended for important events and celebrations .The magnificent decoration of this castle amazes imagination, you will not see such splendor and splendor in any Bavarian palace .
History and modern times
The first castles began to appear on the territory of Germany in 10-12 centuries .They were erected in order to protect the feudal lords and their property from attacks by neighbors .The central construction of the castle structures was considered to be a quadrangular or circular guard tower, which was surrounded by a powerful wall .The castles symbolized the power and might of the feudal lords, and the tradition of building them on high hills strengthened the protective functions .The Bavarian castles built in the 19th century deserve special mention .Since the urgent need to protect trade routes and the lives of feudal lords, the locks were erected as symbols of beauty and harmony .
Tickets to the castles of Bavaria
Visit more than 40 castles in Bavaria (including parks and museums) by special cards: annual (45 EUR per person or 65 EUR for two) or 2 weeks (24 EUR / 40 EUR). A complete list of attractions (includes all the main castles, with the exception of Hohenschwangau) can be viewed on the website of the Bavarian Castle Office. The card is sold at the ticket offices of all castles and palaces, in the tourist office of Munich at the address: Alter Hof, 1, as well as in the online store (with delivery). The Konigsschlosser card gives an opportunity for 20 EUR to visit three castles of Ludwig II: Linderhof, Herrenchiemsee and Neuschwanstein.
On holidays: 24, 25 and 31 December, 1 January, the last day of the Shrove Tuesday - the castles are closed. It should be noted that in most castles, photo and video shooting is prohibited.