Castle built for King Ludwig II of Bavaria. Although never finished, this remains one of the most popular castles of all time. Neuschwanstein, new swan stone, is a castle almost everyone has seen. Built in the thick forested hills of Bavaria, it resembles fairy tale castles. The construction of Neuschwanstein lasted from 1869-1892. Eduard Reidel, Georg Dollman, and Julius Hoffman were the engineering architects for the castle at different times. Along with Linderhof and Herrenchiemsee, this castle displayed Ludwig II's love of arts and bouts of insanity. The castle bears remarkable technologies. The inside contained a telephone system, warm and cold water, an elevator, and a dining table that could be set on one floor and dined on another. The castle could have never been finished the way Ludwig II desired. Gem lined doorways displayed fake gems without Ludwig II's knowledge due to the expense the architects knew he could't afford. Inspired by operas of Richard Wagner, Ludwig II demanded this castle be built. I have been to this castle, if you ever get a chance, you will never see anything like it.