Ludwig II - Swanking (Neuschwanstein) - Life History ...

If you know guys, this was the place occupied first in my priority wish list to be visited in Germany (Neuschwanstein Castle- you will see when you scroll down) .. But I wanted to go with Dianne and was waiting for her visit until June..(It was our deal)...Unfortunately She could not visit me for some reasons and we decided to visit again later .. That is the next story..

Então..

A day before my travel from Dortmund, I checked the weather and in the forecast it said it is going to rain a lot with storm.. I was bit upset .. But you know, this was the place I wish to see in all the seasons .. So I made myself happy that I am going to cross my last choice of season that is with rain...
Ha ha ha.. I was optimistic to enjoy my journey anyway... No rain can make me sad.. Ha ha ha..

Okay.. I wanted to write this post with a history of King Ludwig II... So I combined some places just to let you know about him..

Here it starts...

The birth place of Ludwig II.. Some photos from his birth place..

(This castle located in the Munich city)

He Born here.
Hohenschwangau Castle

Childhood residence of King Ludwig II ....

This was the girl (Sophie) he was interested (Very pretty Right???) .. They got engaged and engagement was called off!!!!! Unlucky guy....

View of Neuschwanstein Castle (His dreamt comfortable home) from his childhood residence place..

(Schloss Neuschwanstein ("New Swan Stone Castle") is one of the most beautiful and famous castles in Germany. Originally ordered to be built by King Ludwig II, this fairy tale castle is the epitome of neo-romantic style).

From Hohenschwangau Castle, have to hike for a while over the hill to reach this castle..

Neuschwanstein Castle entrance...

It was forbidden to take a picture inside the castle.. But some secret pictures for you.. I mean I downloaded from internet source just for you.. Do you believe in this???? Ha ha ha..

"Opera hall inside the palace"

I just adored this place.. stars glowing - good paint work (Moroccan style) ...
And comes the highlight of this palace..

"King Ludwig II bed room"

"Bedroom In contrast to the other rooms, the Bedroom is sumptuously carved in the Neo-Gothic style. 14 woodcarvers are said to have worked 4 1/2 years to create this room . The Monarch's bed is crowned by the most intricate woodcarving and covered with richly Embroider draperies"

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View of Marienbrücke (Mary's Bridge) from Neuschwanstein Castle ..

View of Neuschwanstein castle from the bridge!!!
(you have to hike more to reach this bridge to see this great view of castle...It was bit scary standing there on the bridge and I came to know very lately that this was very old and persist from Ludwig's period.. more than 120 years old.. On come on..
Too much.. and fortunately I didn't aware of this when I was standing on the bridge..
Ha ha ha.. Good for me..)

View of Hohenschwangau Castle from Newschwanstein castle....

And the Hero comes...

Here I wish to introduce the great King Ludwig II ....

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comes the sad news and highlight of his history

On 13 June around 6:00 pm, Ludwig asked Gudden to accompany him on a walk along the shore of Lake Starnberg. Gudden agreed, and told the guards not to follow them. The two men never returned. At 11:30 that night, searchers found both the king and Gudden dead, floating in the shallow water near the shore.

"Ludwig's death was officially ruled a suicide by drowning, but this has been questioned. Ludwig was known to be a strong swimmer, the water was less than waist-deep where his body was found, and the official autopsy report indicated that no water was found in his lungs. Ludwig had expressed suicidal feelings during the crisis, but the suicide theory does not fully explain Ludwig's death"

So Moral of this post.. ha ha ha..

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What do you think about this king Ludwig II????

Is he lucky or Poor ????????????

My Opinion... hmmmmmmmmmm...I am thinking.. I have to think more still to have some conclusion.. (escaped- ha ha ha) : But comments are welcome..

but I felt very very sorry for him that when I listened that "14 woodcarvers are said to have worked 4 1/2 years to just to create his bedroom and he just lived 6 months before his death"

Then I was feeling happy for him... at least he stayed 6 months but me, hmmmmmmmmmmmm just spent one hour in this beautiful castle located in a spot is one of the most beautiful that one could ever find. ".. So we all should feel happy for him??? right????

Okay.. fine.. coming to the enjoyable part.. I had a great company of some people from couch surfing to go along with.. I spend whole day with these people.. (Kathy - CS friend, and other people are her friends.. they are living in US came to Munchen for short time programme)

Here we are..

And I would like to inform you all that I had a wonderful time..

Thanks a lot for your great company guys..

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me in my Dreamt visiting (just visiting) place.. Ha ha ha..

I wish to finish this post with this final information ..

More than 1.3 million people visit annually, with up to 6,000 per day in the summer. The palace has appeared prominently in several movies and was the inspiration for Disneyland's Sleeping Beauty Castle.


Okay guys.. I am really tired.. It took so long to finish this post.. I hope you had some fun.. If not I will try my level best in next post..

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You all have a good time ahead!

Beijinhos
PK