If you love history and architecture, Bavaria is one of the regions to visit and experience in Germany. If you have interest specifically about castles and palaces, there are a lot to see in this part of Germany. Bavaria alone has more than a hundred of castles and palaces, big and small that varies in style and architecture. Visiting castles and palaces are only some of the things you need to experience on your Europe tours. Don't miss to visit Bavaria, Germany and experience the path where kings and princesses walked through.

Here are some of the interesting castles and palaces not to miss in Bavaria:

Neuschwanstein Castle

The fairy-tale castle of King Ludwig II of Bavaria is the inspiration of Disneyland castle. The world famous Neuschwanstein Castle is located in an enchanting town of Fuessen (Füssen in German). This caste is also called as the "Mother of all German castles". No wonder it is visited by millions of tourists from around the globe every year.


Also known as St. Emmeram's Abbey, St. Emmeram's Basilica, was a Benedictine monastery founded in about 739 in Regensburg. In 1812 the monastic buildings were granted to the Princes of Thurn and Taxis, who had St. Emmeram's Abbey converted as a residence known from then on as Schloss Thurn und Taxis.

There are still a lot of castles and palaces not only in Bavaria but also in whole of Germany.

I can't exactly remember how many times did I already visited this town. I believed more than fifty times and that is also the reason why I always see Burglengenfeld Castle everytime I go there. If I drive to its town center, you can see the castle perched high on a hilltop overlooking the small town of Burglengenfeld. This town is located in the district of Schwandorf in Bavaria, Germany. It is situated on the river Naab, 22 km north of Regensburg.

Burglengenfeld Castle was constructed during the 18th century by a noble family. Hubby said that today it is used as a home for special needs children.

This is a photograph that I took last spring 2009. You see the blooming cherries in the image here.

I had been to Munich for a lot of times but yesterday it was my first time to visit Nymphenburg Palace. Together with some friends, yesterday's visit was awesome.

Schloss Nymphenburg, its name in German is also called as the "Nymph's Castle". It is a Baroque palace in Munich, Bavaria, southern Germany. The palace was commissioned by the prince-electoral couple Ferdinand Maria and Henriette Adelaide of Savoy to the designs of the Italian architect Agostino Barelli in 1664 after the birth of their son Maximilian II Emanuel. The central pavilion was completed in 1675.

Below is a short information on how to get there: If you are coming from Munich Hauptbahnhof (Munich Central Station), you can ride the tram no. 17 going there. Go out to the left side of the train station in the main street, where the tram usually stops.

The Hohenschwangau Castle, called in German as Schloss Hohenschwangau was the childhood residence of King Ludwig II of Bavaria. It is a 19th century palace created by King Maximilian II of Bavaria, the father of King Ludwig II. The name of the castle literally mean, High Swan County Palace.


It is located in the German village of Schwangau near the town of Füssen, part of the county of Ostallgäu in southwestern Bavaria, Germany, very close to the border with Austria.

Hohenschwangau Castle was built on the remains of the fortress Schwanstein, which was first mentioned in historical records dating from the 12th century. A family of knights was responsible for the construction of the medieval fortress, and it served as the seat of the local government of Schwangau. In 1523, the schloss was described as having walls which were too thin to be useful for defensive purposes. After the demise of the knights in the 16th century the fortress changed hands several times. The decay of the fortress continued until it finally fell into ruins at the beginning of the 19th century. more infos here

I had already shared some images of the famous Neuschwanstein Castle of King Ludwig II, king of Bavaria, Germany. The images I am sharing here now were taken during my second visit with friends last November 2010.

Schloss Neuschwanstein, as it is called in German is a 19th century Neo-Gothic revival palace located on the hill of Hohenschwangau village near Füssen (written in English as Fuessen) in the state of Bavaria (Bayern), Germany. It was the inspiration for Disneyland's Sleeping Beauty Castle.

It is said that this castle is one of the most photographed in Germany. It is visited by more than a million of visitors every year from the different parts of the globe.



CONSTRUCTION OF THE CASTLE

In 1868, the ruins of the medieval twin castles were demolished completely; the remains of the old keep were blown up. The foundation stone for the Palace was laid on September 5, 1869; in 1872 its cellar was completed and in 1876, everything up to the first floor. But the Gatehouse was finished first. At the end of the year 1873 it was completed and fully furnished, allowing Ludwig to take provisional lodgings there and observe the further construction work. In 1874, direction of the civil works passed from Eduard Riedel to Georg von Dollmann. The topping out ceremony for the Palas was in 1880, and in 1884, the king could move into the new building. In the same year the direction of the project passed to Julius Hofmann, after Dollmann had fallen in disgrace. more here

This is the castle ruins of Wolfstein Castle. It is located in Wolfstein near Neumark in der Oberpfalz (Upper Palatinate) in Bavaria, Germany.

It is located on top of the hill where you can see a very good view of Neumarkt. I had seen this castle for a hundred times already and I will always visit it again and again.

This is the Festung Marienberg, called in English as Fortress Marienberg. It is a famous landmark on the Main river in Würzburg, in the state of Bavaria, Germany. Now it is use as a park and museum.

Here are some images I took last August 2010.

In 704 A.D., the Marienkirche was built atop a former Celtic shelter, and in the 13th century it was surrounded by the first fortification. In 1482, the main castle was encircled by a medieval ring wall with the Scherenberg gate. Some of the parts of the fortress accessible to the public are the Scherenberg-Tor (Gate) the Burgfried (keep), a chapel, a well house and Fürstenbaumuseum (Bibra Stairs / Lorenz von Bibra apartments, and the Julius Echter apartments).
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Nuremberg Castle is one of the most important fortresses in Europe considering its architecture and history. It is located in the north of the historical city of Nuremberg on a sandstone rock.

Don't miss to visit this castle when you visit Nuremberg in Bavaria, Germany. Here are some images I took last time.

History

Archeological investigations during recent days indicate that the place was already settled around the year 1000, although this has not been backed up by any documentary proof. Although Nuremberg was first recorded in 1050, when Henry III visited the town, there is no specific mention of the castle. The castle does not appear in any documents until 1105.

Between 1050 and 1571, all Kaisers and kings of the Holy Roman Empire resided in the castle. In 1140, King Conrad III started building a second castle on the site, to be the royal residence.

In the 13th century, Nuremberg became an Imperial Free City, and the castle fell into the care of the city. Of all the parts of the castle built during this time, the Luginsland tower, begun in 1377, literally stands out.
"Tiefer Brunnen" (English: deep well) and "Sinwellturm" (English: Sinwell Tower)

In 1381, the robber baron Eppelein von Gailingen famously escaped death on the gallows when his horse leapt into the castle moat.
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Nuremberg castle comprises three sections: the imperial castle ("Kaiserburg"), some buildings of the Burgraves of Nuremberg ("Burggrafenburg"), and the municipal buildings of the Imperial City at the eastern site ("Reichsstädtische Bauten").

I read a book which says that the ruins of Heidelberg Castle or Heidelberger Schloss as it is called in German, rank with the Acropolis of Athens and the Palace of Versailles to be among the sights worth seeing in Europe. This castle is also a famous ruin in Germany and considered to be the landmark of Heidelberg. It is also known as the most important Renaissance structures north of the Alps.

You can reach the castle through a path called Philosophers' way which takes around 10 minutes walk. Another quicker way is by taking a Bergbahn or a modernized funicular.

This castle fascinates me again during our visit last Nov. 2, 2010 with friends. The colourful autumn leaves in the surroundings made it more beautiful and romantic. Here are some images I took during our visit.




The earliest castle structure was built before AD 1214 and later expanded into 2 castles circa 1294; however, in 1537, a lightning-bolt destroyed the upper castle. The present structures had been expanded by 1650, before damage by later wars and fires. In 1764, another lightning-bolt destroyed some rebuilt sections.

Parsberg is a municipality in the district of Neumarkt in Bavaria, Germany. It is situated 23 km southeast of Neumarkt in der Oberpfalz, and 33 km northwest of Regensburg, directly on Autobahn 3, which is the main route from Nuremberg to Regensburg (and then on into Austria. It was formerly the seat of the Counts of Parsberg, whose coat of arms is now used by the city.

One of the sights in this municipality is Parsberg Castle and museum. It is only open on Sundays or by appointment. Parsberg also has a beautiful medieval church. The city of Lupburg and the U.S. Army installation at Hohenfels are nearby. In addition to these, numerous castles and ruins are in the area.

The Parsberg Castle and Museum is that building on top of the hill. The pink building on the left side is the Apotheke or the drug store and the blue building on the right side is Raiffeisenbank, one of the banks in Parsberg,

We happened to pass-by this castle in Wörth an der Donau (Woerth by Danube River). It is a small town in the municipality of Regensburg and is near Autobahn or Highway #3. The construction of Schloss Wörth was said to begun in the year 1264. You cannot expect a king and queen living in this castle now. During our visit last August 2009, we found out that this castle is now home for the old aged. You can also find a beautiful church inside the castle compound. The first picture above was taken at the castle entrance and the second one inside the castle compound.

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Wörth an der Donau is a town in the district of Regensburg, in Bavaria, Germany. It is situated on the left bank of the Danube, 22 km east of Regensburg.

It's been almost a year since now we visited Bayreuth. It is a city in northern Bavaria, Germany, on the Red Main river in a valley between the Frankish Alb and the Fichtelgebirge. We visited some of their sights. One of the sights we visited is the New Castle or the Neues Schloss as it is called in German language. It was a whole day walk around the old city and around the New Castle. It was quite a tiring but very wonderful day. I am sharing some of the pictures I took before searching for apidexin reviews. The first picture is the New Palace in Bayreuth which houses the Bayreuth Fayences Museum - The Rummel Collection, "Bayreuth of the Margravine Wilhelmine" museum and the " Galli Bibiena Exhibition". If I am not mistaken the second one was taken at the back of the castle where the Royal Garden is located. You can also see fountains from both pictures. I was trying to find the name of the fountains but to no success. I guess I just need more time. Have fun watching the pictures. Please also the tourist information in Bayreuth at the bottom of this post.


Residence of the Margraves, Margrave Friedrich and the Prussian Princess Wilhelmine, sister of Frederick the Great, who were the dominating figures in 18th century Bayreuth. The New Palace was built in just two years (1753-1754), by the renowned French builder Saint-Pierre. Showpieces of the Palace are the Garden Rooms, the Cedar Room, the Music Room and the famous Cabinet of Fragmented Mirrors.

April 25, 2010 was the Verkaufsoffener Sonntag in Parsberg, a town in Bavaria, Germany. It is like a Sunday Shopping because there was some sort of trade shows from the different companies and businesses in the local. German shops don't usually open on Sundays except for some shops and stores you can find in the train station, airports, Autobahn or highway shops and cafes, some gasoline stations and other establishments that are allowed to open during Sundays.

We went to Parsberg last Sunday to make a bit shopping. We went to one grocery shop called Netto Discount Shop because they are offering 10% discount of most of their goods. We also went around the town to see what products and companies who were there participating the said Verkaufsoffener Sonntag. Different establishment such as insurance companies, car and auto dealers, travel companies, Technique shop, flower shops, clothing stores, hardware store, coffee shops, Driving schools and other businesses were there to promote and sell their products and services

I also went to a clothing shop and ended up buying new clothes for summer my outfit. Hubby also bought a new pair of Fila shoes. We are quite contented with the said activity. Here are some pictures I took from Parsberg.
a Merry go round for children to play. You can see Parsberg Castle and the tower of the Church in the background.

Kallmuenz or Kallmünz is a municipality in the district of Regensburg in Bavaria, Germany. This place is around fifteen minutes drive from where we live and situated around 25 km north of Regensburg. It is consider to be an interesting and beautiful medieval center. From the first picture I have below, you can see Kallmünz Castle which is located on a hill. IT is consider to be one of the famous attraction in this municipality. Another attraction is the Stone bridge over the Naab River which is located in my third picture here. It was said that the Russian painter Wassily Kandinsky and the German expressionist painter Gabriele Münter met in Kallmünz in the summer of 1903 which made this place a constant home to a small Art colony.

I can't exactly remember how many times I did passed and visited the municipality of Kallmünz. Maybe more than fifty times since I live in Germany. Have fun watching my pictures below and feel free to browse for Dale Earnhardt Jr jacket.

Kallmünz castle, the seat of the former Counts of Kallmünz, has been fortified since the bronze age. Kallmünz also has a medieval bridge, bearing masons' marks, over the river Naab.

So far this is one of the best and most interesting castles I had ever visited in Germany. The dream castle of everybody where they always wanted to visit, the Neuschwanstein Castle in Schwangau, Bavaria, Germany. This castle is full of history. The death of King Ludwig II also remains a mystery until today. Nobody can tell and explain the death of King Ludwig II after being found drown in Lake Starnberg. That was such a tragic death of the King of Bavaria in those times.

I am actually writing this entry for a very special friend who will be spending a vacation in Europe this summer. She also wants to visit this fairy-tale castle. Non, this is for you. wink!

These pictures were taken during our visit last August 2006. It was some sort of a birthday present from HB. That was truly a very memorable vacation.


Neuschwanstein Castle (German: Schloss Neuschwanstein) is a 19th-century neo-romanticist palace on a rugged hill above the village of Hohenschwangau near Füssen in southwest Bavaria, Germany. The palace was commissioned by Ludwig II of Bavaria as a retreat and as an homage to Richard Wagner.

The palace was intended as a personal refuge for the reclusive king, but it was opened to the paying public right after his death in 1886. Since that time over 60 million people have visited Neuschwanstein Castle. More than 1.3 million people visit annually, with up to 6,000 per day in the summer. The palace has appeared prominently in several movies and was the inspiration for Disneyland's Sleeping Beauty Castle.

Construction of The Castle

In 1868 the ruins of the medieval twin castles were demolished completely; the remains of the old keep were blown up. The foundation stone for the Palas was laid on September 5th, 1869; in 1872 its cellar was completed and in 1876 everything up to the first floor. But the Gatehouse was finished first. At the end of the year 1873 it was completed and fully furnished, allowing Ludwig to take provisional lodgings there and observe the further construction work. In 1874 direction of the civil works passed from Eduard Riedl to Georg von Dollmann. The topping out ceremony for the Palas was in 1880, and in 1884 the king could move into the new building. In the same year the direction of the project passed to Julius Hofmann, after Dollmann had fallen in disgrace.

The palace was erected as a conventional brick construction and later encased with other types of rock. The white lime stone used for the fronts came from a nearby quarry. The sandstone bricks for the portals and bay windows came from Schlaitdorf in Württemberg. Marble from Untersberg near Salzburg was used for the windows, the arch ribs, the columns and the capitals. The Throne Hall was a later addition to the plans and required a steel framework. continue by clicking here

It was winter January 2008 as me and my friend Liway visited the city of Würzburg or Wuerzburg. It was freezing cold go as we decided to there by train. It was a great experience though. I was in the historical Old Main Bridge as this picture was taken. You can see in the background the Fortress Marienberg, one of the main sights of the city. One day of going around this city is not enough. I wish to visit it again this year.

I guess I already shared some pictures of this castle in this site and in my other sites. This is the front view of the Eremitage or Hermitage Castle in Bayreuth, Bavaria, Germany. This place is full of history. It is said that the Hermitage dates back to the beginning of the 17th century. I suggest that you better search over the net about this castle. Lastly, I want to thank my friend Liway for giving me a Kettlebell during our visit to Ramsteim last year.
This photo was taken during our visit last August 2009. I guess it's enough for today. I am taking a short break to fix my balikbayan box. I wish to give you some updates once I am away for a long vacation starting next week. take care guys!

I got my first entry for the month of November. I can't think of what to share tonight. I am quite tired already after having some migraine. In my background is the the New Castle in Bayreuth, Bavaria. It is one of the main sights in this city and known to be the seat of the margraves from 1753 on. I guess that's all for now. More updates in my other sites.

This is Schloss Hirschberg, a castle in in Beilgries, Bavaria. We visited this place last July of this year. THis was built from 1170 until 1200 by the Counts from Grögling und Dollnstein. Hb took this photo before the entrance of the castle. This is now an educational and training center and is also open for visit to the public. I just love history and architectures like this. I guess that's all for now. Enjoy watching the photos here.
you seems not to see me in this photo..but that was me posing in front of the castle. you might click it for a bigger view.

I am quite tired now. I don't know why but maybe because of the drastic change of the weather. It has been raining since Wednesday night until now. It's good for the flowers in our garden. and now back to my main post. Below is a photo taken during our sightseeing in Castle Rosenburg in the town of Riedenburg in Bavaria, Germany. We went to this place last month and also watched their bird flying show. It was really interesting.

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I guess I'm 5 months preggy here! I got fun watching the bird flying show..after that I strike a pose! wink!