THE castle in Bavaria that was the inspiration behind Cinderella’s palace has just been given a brand-new status. Found on a hilltop in Germany, the sprawling castle has been awarded a title ...

Ludwig II called in not architects, but theatrical set designers who shared his obsession with Wagnerian opera’ ...

They embellished Neuschwanstein with motifs from Wagner’s greatest hits. Elements from Parsifal – which resonates with lost souls – decorate the Singers’ Hall, including a mural of the sacred forest ...

The campest castle in Christendom? Without a doubt Neuschwanstein, deep in the Bavarian Alps. Amid meadows and mountains, King Ludwig II’s hilltop citadel soars skyward. The playful twirls of towers ...

With lush meadows filled with wildflowers, crystal-clear lakes for wild swimming, and castles reachable only by forest trails ...

A new national survey, commissioned by Trusted Housesitters, finds 61% of Americans worry more about the well-being of the ...

The UNESCO World Heritage Committee's decision recognizes the architectural and cultural significance of King Ludwig II's 19th-century palaces ...

The Neuschwanstein castle in Germany's Bavaria, perhaps best known for inspiring Walt Disney's fairytale castles, has been named a World Heritage site, the UN cultural agency announced on Saturday ...

The Neuschwanstein castle in Germany's Bavaria, perhaps best known for inspiring Walt Disney's fairytale castles, has been named a World Heritage site.

Explore the world-famous Neuschwanstein Castle and the charming town of Füssen in this visual journey through southern Germany. Immerse yourself in the history of King Ludwig II of Bavaria, discover ...