Neuschwanstein Castle: Castle in Bavaria, Germany, Europe
Neuschwanstein Castle (German: Schloss Neuschwanstein, pronounced , 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 | |
  Location within Germany  Location within Bavaria | |
| General information | |
| Architectural style | Romanesque Revival |
| Location | Hohenschwangau, Germany |
| Coordinates | 47°33′27″N 10°44′58″E / 47.5575288°N 10.7495173°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 |
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