With its towers, turrets, frescoes, and throne hall, Neuschwanstein Castle looks like it was plucked straight from a medieval fairy tale. But the truth is that this over-the-top palace nestled in the ...

Neuschwanstein Castle is Germany’s most famous castle, but you probably recognize it as belonging to Sleeping Beauty. In the real world, the fairytale centerpiece of the Disneyland theme park was ...

Pretty impressive huh? Neuschwanstein is a 19th century fairy tale castle in Bavaria; an elaborate homage to the German composer, Richard Wagner. Wait, haven’t I seen that in a Disney movie?

STUTTGART, Germany -- Fairy tales, legends, kings and queens evoke images of picturesque castles and a romantic period of life long ago. However, not all romantic ...

Take a virtual tour of Hohenschwangau Village in Bavaria, Germany. Explore its charming alpine scenery, traditional houses, and proximity to the famous Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau Castles, ...

The final straw came in 1866, when a military defeat against Prussia led to the restriction of Ludwig’s powers as king. No longer a sovereign ruler, Ludwig compensated by building himself a series of ...