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• Neuschwanstein Castle was built under the rule of King Ludwig II as a tribute to composer Richard Wagner. The castle is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Germany. Even though interior photography is not allowed, it is also the most photographed building in Germany. It was constructed during the 19th century near Füssen, Germany and was a finalist in the selection of The New 7 Wonders of the World contest.

• Fast Facts

  1. Country: Bavaria, Germany
  2. Currency: Euro
  3. Country Code: 49
  4. Time Zone: Central European Time
  5. Neuschwanstein meaning: New Swan StoneWorld Greatest Sites: Neuschwanstein Castle, Germany
  6. Originally called Hohenschwangau CastleWorld Greatest Sites: Neuschwanstein Castle, Germany
  7. Built in 1868-1886 but was stopped after King Ludwig II died
  8. Visitors: 1.3 million every yearNeuschwanstein Today: Neuschwanstein
  9. Design: theatrical designer Christian Jank in 1868Germany: Neuschwanstein Castle Trivia
  10. Architectural design: Eduard Riedel and George Von DollmannWorld Greatest Sites: Neuschwanstein Castle, Germany
  11. Featured/Appeared in: Disney Park (Castle of Sleeping Beauty), movies (Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, The Great Escape, The Timekeeper, Ludwig and Spaceballs) television programs (The Amazing Race and Grimm's Fairy Tale Classic), and single cover (Blur's "Country House" of 1995)Germany: Neuschwanstein Castle Trivia

• About Richard Wagner

  Wilhelm Richard Wagner was a German composer and conductor. The Neuschwanstein Castle was built in part as an homage to this great composer. King Ludwig II considered Wagner to be his inspiring muse. An admirer of his work since childhood King Ludwig II helped Wagner to settle his many debts and create new operatic works shortly after taking the throne at age 18.

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