
Neuschwanstein Castle (Germany: Neuschwanstein Castle, lit. New Swan Stone palace pronounced [nɔʏʃva ː nʃtaɪ̯n]) is a 19th century palace of Bavaria rugged hill near Hohenschwangau and Füssen in the south-west of Bavaria, Germany. The palace was commissioned by Ludwig II of Bavaria and retired as a tribute to Richard Wagner, the King of the inspiring muse. Although public photography of the interior is not permitted, it is the most photographed building in Germany and is one of the country's most popular tourist destinations.


