Neuschwanstein Castle

Neuschwanstein Castle (German: Schloss Neuschwanstein, pronounced [ˈʃlɔs nɔʏˈʃvaːnʃtaɪn], Southern Bavarian: Schloss Neischwanstoa), which translates as New Swan Stone Castle, is a Romanesque palace that was made in the 19th century by King Ludwig II of Bavaria. The palace is in Bavaria in southern Germany. It is one of the most famous sites among tourists.

Neuschwanstein Castle
Neuschwanstein Castle in July 2013
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General information
Architectural style	Romanesque Revival
Location	Hohenschwangau, Germany
Coordinates	47°33′27″N 10°44′58″E
Construction started	5 September 1869
Completed	c. 1886 (opened)
Owner	Bavarian Palace Department
Design and construction
Architect	Eduard Riedel
Civil engineer	Eduard Riedel, Georg von Dollmann, Julius Hofmann
Other designers	Ludwig II, Christian Jank