Neuschwanstein - Fairytale castle and architectural icon

Bavaria's Neuschwanstein Castle is one of the world's most extraordinary buildings. A symbol of German identity, the castle dreamed up by King Ludwig II is also inextricably linked to his tragic fate. Neuschwanstein: an iconic building that sits somewhere between architectural genius and kitsch...

86 min - Art, Music & Design - DW Documentary

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