Built between 1869 and 1886, Neuschwanstein Castle is a grand palace situated on a rugged cliff against a scenic backdrop of the German Alps. The palace was commissioned by King Ludwig II of Bavaria, popularly known as 'mad King Ludwig', as a retreat and in honour of Richard Wagner. Part theatre, part fairytale, Neuschwanstein Castle is one of the world's most famous castles, largely because it w...