Tag: King Ludwig
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A Guide to Exploring Oberammergau, Germany
What to see and do in Oberammergau, a charming and historic Bavarian town.
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A Valley Ablaze: The King Ludwig Bonfire in Oberammergau, Germany
Paying homage to Bavaria’s beloved King Ludwig II with bonfires, processions, and revelry.
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An Autumn Afternoon at the Neuschwanstein Castle
As we inched closer to the Neuschwanstein Castle, I couldn’t help but think it looked even more fairy tale-esque thanks to the autumnal hues Mother Nature had dressed it in. Rich yellow, copper and crimson leaves framed the world-famous castle on the craggy rocks, contrasting sharply with the lime-green fields below it.
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A Peek at Linderhof Palace
Schloss Linderhof is the smallest of three castles built by King Ludwig II in Germany’s state of Bavaria in the mid to late 1800s. Simultaneously referred to as the “Fairy Tale King” and “Mad King Ludwig,” eccentric Ludwig is perhaps best known for having commissioned Neuschwanstein Castle, the so-called “Cinderella” or “Disney Castle.” King Ludwig…
