Neuschwanstein Castle Facts 

Neuschwanstein is a castle of paradox.

It was a very controversial building at its time, and there are many interesting facts about it.

Here we will list some of these facts about Neuschwanstein.

Interesting Facts about Neuschwanstein Castle

• Neuschwanstein means "New Swan Stone". The name of the castle derives from one of Wagner's opera's character, the Swan Knight.
• The Neuschwanstein castle was built for only one person – the King Ludwig II. Neuschwanstein is so immense though, that in some days it is visited by up to 6000 tourists.
• Ludiwg slept only 11 nights in the castle
• Ludiwg was Richard Wagner's patron, and many rooms of the castle were inspired by Wagner's operas.

Despite of this, Wagner never visited the castle, as he died before its completion.

• The castle is one of the most photographed buildings in the world, even if photography is not permitted inside of the castle.
• There is no throne in the castle, as the Throne Hall was not completed before Ludwig's death.
• The Sleeping Beauty Castle’s design in Disneyland was inspired by Neuschwanstein Castle.
• Fourteen carpenters worked for more than four years to make the woodwork in the bedroom.
• Despite its medieval look, it was built in the 19th century, and it served no defensive purposes.
• The original name of the castle was New Hohenschwangau Castle. It was renamed as Neuschwanstein castle just after Ludwig II's death
• The designer of the castle was Christian Jank. He was not even an architect but a theatrical designer.
• In 2012, the Neuschwanstein Castle will appear on a €2 commemorative coin.