I should mention that we do not have any photos of the interiors of these castles because you cannot take pictures inside. Every inch of space is decorated in one fashion or another. There are crystal and porcelain and ivory chandeliers. Intricate and amazing mosaic floors. Detailed wood carvings. Really beautiful. That said, the reason the family had to open Ludwig’s castles to tourism ( and why they also want you to buy their images in the gift shop ) is because Ludwig only received a 1M Deutschmarks a year in stipend and managed to die at 41 30+M in debt.
Now, to follow-up on yesterday’s glimpse from a distance, here are some photos of the valley below the castle and a few of the different sides and towers. Whether you are a Zugspitze or a castle or a couple of old folks…we all have our better sides.
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