Neuschwanstein Castle

Germany (Bavaria)188645 m tall

LocationGermany (Bavaria)

Built1886

Size45 m tall

Built ByKing Ludwig II

About Neuschwanstein Castle

The inspiration for Disneylands Sleeping Beauty Castle. Built by the reclusive Mad King Ludwig II. Over 1.3 million people visit annually. Was never actually completed as planned. Ludwig only lived there 172 days before his death. Has a cave room, a throne room with no throne, and a fake waterfall. Interior has running water and heating, advanced for the time.