One of my favorite spots that we were able to visit while over there was the Neuschwanstein Castle. It was built for King Ludwig II, one of the most lavish men history has ever seen. The castle was such an undertaking that when he died it was only one-third finished and remains that way to this day. The completed sections of the castle include his throne room and several bedrooms, which we were allowed to visit on the tour. The throne room was a special place in and of itself. The entire floor was a mosaic made of swans and nature scene. The time it must have taken to create the floor couldn't have been much short of numerous months. Each individual stone had its place, and everything fit together perfectly. The outer facade of the building is awe inspiring. The walk up the mountain to the castle gave us the perfect opportunity to take in the beauty as did the hike to the bridge opposite the castle that was an amazing spot for taking pictures such as the one above. I learned so much about the lifestyle of the rich and famous from the 1800s.
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