Aerial view of Neuschwanstein Castle in Bavaria, Germany, 1944?. James J. Rorimer papers, 1921-1982. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution. Use Note Current copyright status is ...

Neuschwanstein Castle, captured here in all its icy glory by aerial photographer Yves, was commissioned by King Ludwig II of Bavaria and constructed from 1869-1883.

Take a flight high above the iconic castles that inspired Disney’s enchanting movies with this mesmerizing drone footage.

The Fascinating History Of Neuschwanstein Castle In 1864, King Ludwig II began his short reign as King of Bavaria. During his rule, he seemed to live in a fantasy about what it meant to be a king.

Though tucked in the hinterlands of Bavaria’s far south, the turreted fantasy castle of Neuschwanstein is hardly a secret. But the relatively unknown Ehrenberg ruins, perched on a hill just over ...

Neuschwanstein castle stands on a craggy rock 200 meters above the valley. It was styled like the monumental Romanesque knight's castle, with the swan as a recurring symbol of the decor.