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Neuschwanstein Castle consists of several individual structures which were erected over a length of 150 metres on the top of a cliff ridge. The elongate building is furnished with numerous towers, ornamental turrets, gables, balconies, pinnacles, and sculptures. Following Romanesque style, most window openings are fashioned as bi- and triforia.
1849–51: Reconstruction of Berg Castle on Lake Starnberg; 1852–53: Completion of the Casino on the Roseninsel in Lake Starnberg; 1852–77: Concepts for the front of the Maximilian-II-Kaserne in Munich; 1854–56: Extension of Leo von Klenze's bazaar building at Odeonsplatz, Munich; 1856–58: Reconstruction of Herzog Max Castle in Munich
Neuschwanstein was designed by Christian Jank, a theatrical set designer, which possibly explains the fantastical nature of the resulting building. The architectural expertise, vital to a building in such a perilous site, was provided first by the Munich court architect Eduard Riedel and later by Georg von Dollmann , son-in-law of Leo von Klenze.
Jank's historistic drafts were the basis for Neuschwanstein Castle, which was built starting in 1869 by Eduard Riedel and later Georg von Dollmann. Jank was also involved in the interior of Linderhof Palace. His concepts for Falkenstein Castle could not be realized, as the project was abandoned after the king's death in 1886.
Not only the exterior, but also the interior at Herrenchiemsee were left even more unfinished than Neuschwanstein's. The latter's international popularisation, propelled by the inspiration Disney drew from it – say: "Cinderella Castle" – may only have added to the disproportional attention the two venues enjoy with tourists.
Neuschwanstein, Bavaria's most famous castle. Numerous castles are found in the German state of Bavaria.These buildings, some of which have a history of over 1,000 years, were the setting for historical events, domains of famous personalities, and are still imposing structures to this day.
The throne room at the Palace of Fontainebleau, France.. A throne room or throne hall is the room, often rather a hall, in the official residence of the crown, either a palace or a fortified castle, where the throne of a senior figure (usually a monarch) is set up with elaborate pomp—usually raised, often with steps, and under a canopy, both of which are part of the original notion of the ...
The Miracle of the Grail, mural at Neuschwanstein Castle Assumption of Mary, ceiling painting in Lochen Church. Wilhelm Hauschild (16 November 1827 – 14 May 1887) was a German historical painter. He created murals for Neuschwanstein Castle. [1] [2]