Tag: #bavaria
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Tragic Story of Ludwig II and Neuschwanstein Castle
Germany’s most famous attraction, Neuschwanstein, is located in scenic Bavaria. This beautiful 19th century castle was built by king Ludwig II before his tragic death in 1886. In this blog, we will discuss the tragic circumstances behind this landmark which had been the inspiration behind Disney’s Cinderella castle. Ludwig II was King of Bavaria from 1864 until…
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Bavaria Trip Idea – Exploring Zugspitze, Oberammergau and Mittenwald
Bavaria Road Trip – Oberammergau to Mittenwald, Germany
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Neuschwanstein Castle – A Walking Tour
Neuschwanstein Castle is a 19th-century historicist palace on a rugged hill on the foothills of the Alps in the very south of Bavaria, Germany, close to border with Austria. The castle served as the inspiration for Walt Disney’s “Cinderella Castle” in Magic Kingdom Theme park, Florida, USA. After ascending to the throne in 1864, King Ludwig II of Bavaria felt…
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Marienplatz, center of Munich, Germany
Marienplatz (English: Mary’s Square, i.e. St. Mary, Our Lady’s Square) is a central square in the city centre of Munich, Germany. It has been the city’s main square since 1158. Marienplatz is easily accessible from the central train station (Munich Hbf) via bus or car. It is not recommended to drive around the city center due to heavy foot traffic and…
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