To say which castle is the most significant or has
the most history is difficult to say because each has its own story and
its own features. However, there are certain castles that are more
recognizable by tourists around the world. One of the better-known
castles in Germany is Neuschwanstein.
Neuschwanstein is very familiar to many people
because the Sleeping Beauty castle in Disneyland is modeled from it.
This castle was begun in 1869 only to be left unfinished in 1886
because of the death of Louis II of Bavaria. It was built as the most
famous of three royal palaces in the Bavarian Alps of Germany.
One of the most significant features about this
castle is how ahead of its time it was. It had running water on all
floors, toilets that were equipped with automatic flushing and a warm
heating system for the entire building. Aside from that, it is a
beautiful masterpiece that sits on a high point above the Pollat River
Gorge for a spectacular viewing.
Another magnificent castle in South Germany is
Hohenzollern Castle. For a thousand years, this castle has been the
ancestral seat of the House of Hohenzollern, which produced the last
emperors of Germany. The castle offers amazing panoramic views of the
Swabian Alb and is one of the most beautiful and most popular castles
in Germany. It plays host to a wide array of tourist events including
concerts, theatres, weddings and more.
If you travel to West Germany you can find the
only hilltop castle on the Rhein still existent, Marksburg. This castle
has some buildings dating from the 13th to the 18th century consisting
of several groups of buildings, ramparts and more all sitting atop a
rocky cliff overlooking the river. The museum is breathtaking inside
and other tourist events include wedding celebrations, concerts and
special events.
Lastly, in North Germany Schwerin Castle set the
benchmark for historicist architecture in Europe. The current building
was constructed from 1845 to 1857, but still contains older wings. The
inside is filled with antique sculptures and paintings, and the museum
contains exquisite art objects, paintings, sculptures and more.
Although there are far more castles in South
Germany, all throughout Germany contains historical castles worth
taking time to visit. The castles throughout Germany are one of the key
factors for the amount of tourism that Germany receives, and it is well
deserved. All that is left now is for you to take a look at history
yourself and plan a trip to Germany.
