Neuschwanstein Castle is a 19th-century Romanesque Revival palace perched on a rugged hill above the village of Hohenschwangau near Füssen in southwest Bavaria, Germany. Commissioned by Ludwig II of Bavaria as a tribute to Richard Wagner, the castle is renowned for its fairy-tale-like architecture. Neuschwanstein, which means "New Swan Stone Castle," is named after the Swan Knight, one of Wagner’s characters.

Construction began in 1869 but was never fully completed due to Ludwig’s mysterious death in 1886. The castle's design incorporates many modern technologies of the time, yet it also features medieval elements like turrets and an opulent throne room, though ironically, a throne was never installed. Inside, the walls are adorned with paintings that depict tales and characters from Wagner's operas, contributing to the castle's enchanting ambiance.

Neuschwanstein Castle is one of the most visited castles in Germany and a popular tourist attraction in Europe. It famously inspired Disneyland’s Sleeping Beauty Castle, and its picturesque setting against the Alps draws millions of visitors each year, who come to marvel at its beauty and the panoramic views it offers of the surrounding landscapes.

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