Schwangau, Germany: Neuschwanstein Castle - Rick Steves’ Europe Travel Guide - Travel Bite

Watch the full episode:    • Munich and the Foothills of the Alps   Bavaria's "Mad" King Ludwig built the castle of his dreams, Neuschwanstein, a mere fifteen minute walk from Hohenschwangau, his boyhood castle home. Shortly after setting into Neuschwanstein, Ludwig was declared mentally unfit to rule and eventually found dead; the circumstances of his death remaining a mystery to this day. More info about travel to Bavaria: https://www.ricksteves.com/europe/ger... #ricksteves #ricksteveseurope #neuschwanstein

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