It is impossible to visit Bavaria and not to see the beautiful royal castles. They are all different, and all are interesting in their own way. What are the most beautiful castles of Bavaria, and which ones are best to visit first?
Neuschwanstein Castle in Bavaria (Germany)
This is one of the famous castles of Ludwig II, built in Bavaria by the king. Tourists are amazed by the architectural sights and the picturesque landscape around the castle, because for its construction it was necessary to cut down the plateau of the rock by as much as 8 meters down! At the same time, the majestic Neuschwanstein was neither a defensive fortress nor a luxurious royal residence, but was built on the romantic whim of the king, who spent a whopping 6 million gold marks for his whim.
Today, the castle is one of the most interesting places in Bavaria for excursions. The lovers of literature will especially like it here, after all, at the behest of the monarch, the decoration of all halls and spacious chambers is devoted to scenes from German poetry (The Lohengrin Saga, The Tangeyzer Poem, The Legend of the Partziphal).
In the vicinity of the castle there are several beautiful lakes and a bridge, from which a wonderful view of Neuschwanstein. And you can get here from Munich by train (with a transfer) or by road.
Hohenschwangau - the summer residence of kings
In the same village - Schwangau - there is another palace. Hohenschwangau Castle in Bavaria is often called the White Swan because there are many images of these noble white birds.
Originally Hohenschwangau was built by knights as a fortress, but in the 16th century the Schwangau family ceased to exist, and since then the castle has gradually collapsed. Restore it began only three centuries later, using for this the best artists and architects. Since then, Hohenschwangau has become a summer home of the royal family. Today the castle is officially a museum.
The architecture and interiors of the castle differ from the Neuschwanstein palace next to it. In particular, the elements of the Turkish style are noticeable here, the design is dominated by lilac and lilac colors and, of course, gold
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The guides will surely draw your attention to Wagner's piano, which is in the castle, as well as to the chapel with unique icons chosen by King Ludwig himself.
Linderhof Castle in Bavaria
Linderhof is considered to be the only castle built during Ludwig's lifetime. He was rightly proud of his luxurious residence, designed in the Baroque style.
Rich interiors of Linderhof fascinate the imagination with an abundance of gilding, porcelain, luxurious statues and tapestries.
In addition to the inner chambers, the attractions of Linderhof are also the royal grounds that surround: it is a large park with a picturesque pond, as well as an artificial cave called the "Grotto of Venus". During the reign of Ludwig, receptions and even opera performances were held here.
As a rule, the easiest way to reach this castle in Bavaria is by train. To do this, you need to arrive in the city of Oberammergau and change to a bus that will take you to the castle of Linderhof.
Nymphenburg is the palace of the nymphs
It is located in Munich itself, making it about 400 thousand people a year. Nymphenburg can be called a palace complex, after all, in addition to the main castle, it includes several more pavilions - Badenburg, Amalienburg and Pagodenburg. Their architecture successfully combines the features of French baroque and rococo styles.
Before the Nymphenburg Palace stretched a large square in the form of a semicircle. It separates the central channel, which ends with an original cascade, decorated with statues of ancient gods.
The territory of the complex is 200 ha. In addition to the architectural ensemble, it includes gardens, parks, grottoes and canals. In the reservoirs, a large number of swans swim, feeding which is one of the favorite entertainments of visitors.
