Hohenschwangau Castle

In search of beautiful european monuments we can't skip one of the most known castles in Germany and in the world such as Hohenschwangau Castle.

Hohenschwangau Castle - The castle was built on the remains of the fortress Schuanga by King Maximilian II of Bavaria, who was fascinated with rustic beautiful area. After the death of  the king, his son - Ludwig II -  lived there with his mother till the end when his new castle - Neuschwanstein was built.

The castle was built in the neogothic style.

 

 

 

In this photograph we can see Our Lady's figure on the castle courtyard.

Hohenschwangau village (view from Hohenschwangau Castle).

And Hohenschwangau village and the Alps in the background  (view from Neuschwanstein Castle).