Pretty much this weekend was amazing! It was one of those days where you just can't wait to get up and see the world! The fact that my family was with me made it a billion bajillion times better! We made the 4 hour trip to Bavaria to see the legendary Neuschwanstein Castle. Way exciting!
This is the Hohenschwangau Castle that we toured just before seeing the Neuschwanstein Castle. It is not as well-known, but just as awesome to go see. This is where Ludwig II grew up in Bavaria. One of the highlights of this castle is the swans. As, you can see, the fountain is a swan. There are probably hundreds of swans that adorn the castle in various ways and places. I was told in one room that there were at least 100 swans that you could find hidden in the decorations. Of course, I was totally fascinated. I wasn't able to find them all, because they just kept showing up everywhere!
Afterwards, we rode a horse-drawn carriage up the mountain to the Neuschwanstein castle. I felt a bit sorry for the horses. They looked like they were going to fall asleep walking! When we got inside it was absolutely gorgeous! High ceilings, spacious rooms, and paintings all overs the walls that were inspired by Richard Wagner's operas. The king's room was so terribly intricate and detailed that it nearly killed my eyes trying to take it all in. My favorite room, though, was the throne room. Symbolic paintings of past kings and even Christ covered the walls and the high, arched ceiling. It was a Byzantine-inspired room that I absolutely adored. <3
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| View from the horse-drawn carriage we rode up in. So fun!! |
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| The Byzantine-inspired throne room that I fell in love with. Love the pillars. |
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| This inspires me just a bit. :D |
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The wonderful weather and a nice view of the Hohenschwangau Castle from the Neuschwanstein.
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Wow! What a wonderful opportunity.
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