How did the Fairy Tale King Escape Reality? (Neuschwanstein Castle)

[@wildfireintexas]

While I’ll likely never get to visit it, Neuschwanstein has long held a fascination for me. Thank you for this video.

[@curiousworld7912]

I have several original photos of King Ludwig II, as well as original photos of his palaces. One of the photos of Neuschwanstein shows workmen on scaffolding, putting finishing touches on the castle. I've been collecting books and photos of Ludwig - and Wagner - for years, and have to admire a ruler who spends fortunes on art. :)

[@danielulz1640]

I don't need a great deal of space. I live in a four room house now, so Linderhof would suit me nicely.

[@jennsee7812]

I grew up in the 70s/80s with a fake fancy rotary phone that had an image of Neuschwanstein Castle on it 💜 Thanks for posting this video

[@michaelbatts7149]

Another masterful video! Excellent job, Ken!!

[@mileshigh1321]

Each one is a masterpiece! No one does it like the European's !

[@tamieckert4548]

Thanks Ken this is a very good episode and in depth covering Ludwig’s architectural genius path of extraordinary works 🏰⛲️💯✅

[@mitchellbarnow1709]

I was completely immersed in the story!

[@bitwise2832]

I just visited Germany and Neuschwanstein Castle last week (June 2024). It was amazing! The setting on the northern alps is fantastical.

[@vivaldi1948]

Rococo-If a little bit is good a lot is even better. Incredible opulence.

[@charlie-lx6sl]

nice job on this clip

[@RobinCallan]

Been to these & they are incredibly interesting! Pretty heavy hiking to get to them.

[@davidbrims5825]

If a child was asked to draw a castle, it would probably look that, it’s a stereotype of a castle, it also featured in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.

[@jilltagmorris]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤😊

[@gandfgandf5826]

It's good to be the King.

[@StamperWendy]

Can you cover the weidner family mansion? Titanic investor. It might be Linwood/Lynnewood Hall. Thanks, Ken!

[@christophersmith1155]

how many castles did king Ludwig 2 build ?

[@cayreet5992]

Not as many as he wanted.

[@BatchelderPatrick]

The "table-elevator" is in Linderhoff. Ludwig is universally known as a neutotic queer. He had a photograph taken with his much younger boyfriend. Very little of Neuswanstien is finished. Linderhoff has nothing that compares-it is staggeringly beautiful

[@jameswilson5764]

"Much younger boyfriend" You're right it is acknowledged Ludwig II was gay. The photograph in question, though... Ludwig was 37 yrs old. Josef Kainz was 30. Not sure if that is much younger or not. :)

[@gandfgandf5826]

I also don't welcome reality, but my only palace is of the mind.

[@bonnieyuse5876]

He had too much Money!!! 😳😂

[@deancameron6370]

Amazing, so many beautiful palaces, especially his " private one" just for him lols, then just when I was wondering how he hasn't bankrupt the country 😂😂😂

[@jameswilson5764]

Ludwig didnt "bankrupt his country" - no public money was used for his building projects. Rather, he used his own private fortune... which would nearly bankrupt himself. No tax money was ever used.

[@mariawesley7583]

He bankrupted Bavaria multiple times, but today his castles bring in ample tourist money.

[@monkeygraborange]

…and meanwhile, 99.97% of the population died of starvation and in agony.

[@bscottb8]

Thank you, Debbie Downer.

[@asylumlover]

I LOVE THESE EXTREMELY WELL KNOWN LANDMARKS, BUT AS FOR LUDWIG, WHAT A FLAKE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@yooperlooper]

Been there twice while in Germany with the army! Had to go back after the first time to experience it again. Totally breathtaking.

[@janinestearns7288]

Totally agree! 50 years on, I still love looking at my photos & home movies of it! Loved Schloss Linderhoff, too! The grottos were out of this world!

[@yooperlooper]

@@janinestearns7288 YES! we toured all of his castles. He was truly a dreamer. I still have all the books on his castles after 50 yrs on like you! Cheers! :)

[@pegasus5287]

Did you get to visit his hinting lodge as well? It looks so beautiful

[@joantrainor6584]

I am so glad that these castles survived all the 20th century violence of man.

[@ozzielinkin]

What an extreme waste of money

[@jackalenterprisesofohio]

@@ozzielinkin well, what are you doing with your money?

[@ozzielinkin]

Going to the casino everyday

[@ozzielinkin]

@@jackalenterprisesofohioI spend alot on escorts , drugs and alcohol too .

[@ozzielinkin]

I m trying to be out of money when I die , hope to have just enough to pay for my funeral and a party for my friends as they send me off , don’t you know .

[@michaelbatts7149]

Another masterful video! Excellent job, Ken!!

[@wdjones4735]

Ludwig was a busy man with great taste👍🏻 Thanks for sharing!

[@marcyking461]

I was so enthralled with Neuschwanstein Castle, years ago, I splurged and bought a Lenox statue of the castle to keep on display. I often study the many facets of it splendor still today. While I am not familiar with King Ludwig's other castles, Neuschwanstein truly captured my heart. It is, indeed, a wonderful contribution to the world.

[@mimamo]

This is one of your best videos yet. well-researched and so intriguing. King Ludwig's palaces are astounding. That's what happens when you give a real artist and dreamer all the power and money in the world to fulfil himself. The king's death was so senseless and tragic though... :(

[@cope357x9]

My family visited the castle on vacation. Truly elegant and extravagant.

[@NativeNYer]

That was awesome! I love castles!

[@Just-Jill]

Thanks-wonderful presentation

[@davidbrims5825]

Schweriner castle is another one I like.

[@EcceHomo1088]

Another set of homes I will own one day...

[@BlaineShire]

Sorry, I just bought them last week..

[@judithmitchell4667]

Wasn't it used for the exterior shots for the movie "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang" with Dick Van Dyke? Have a lovely day. Blessings - Judith 🎭🎤

[@devonna6171]

The Linderhoff grotto reminds me of the Phantom of the Opera. Im left unsure…did the king spend his personal wealth on these follies or was this government money? Thank you for showing us these palaces, Ken!

[@jameswilson5764]

He didnt use public money, rather money from his personal fortune. There is a myth "he bankrupted his country" - but this is false. He bankrupted himself. When he started to go into debt, he opened up lines of credit from foreign banks. This was not a good look for a head of state to be indebted by banks from the outside! In order to use government money or tax money, as constitutional monarch, he would have had to have an appropriation bill from the Bavarian Diet passed. This wasnt ever seriously discussed and no parliamentary bill was ever introduced.

[@whigparty6180]

Superb! Thank you. 👍🏻

[@Portia-oc6mr]

King Ludwig, a man who had the means to bring his fantasies/obsessions to reality. I am also a lover of French rococo, so Linderhof Palace is my favorite; Herrenschiemsee is also gorgeous, but I prefer Linderhof's exterior. I so enjoy learning about these fascinating uber-rich people of long ago and their beautiful homes. Thank you, Ken

[@bethranger9883]

All of the Palaces are Gorgeous

[@karensmith1158]

I had the opportunity to visit Neuschwanstein Castle and Linderhoff Palace, both magnificent. They were right up there with my visit to the Wm.R. Hearst San Simeon Castle. Jaw dropping.

[@katsullivan8116]

I think the ghost of this guy has been helping me landscape my yard. How can I learn more? Would you make another video about this man, his words, and his dreams?

[@Bci42]

Ludwig also invented the phrase "Over the top"

[@LJB103]

I've toured the Nymphenburg Palace, Linderhof, Neuschwanstein, and the in-town Residenzschloss (not mentioned); and seen Hohenschwangau from the outside. All are magnificent. My regret was that my tour didn't leave enough time to tour the other buildings on the Linderhof property.

[@josephpiskac2781]

Excellent thank you for this presentation!

[@laurielaurie8280]

Quite the cribs 😃I couldn't imagine having to light all of those candles in the chandeliers and candelabra's 😵‍💫It is truly wonderous to see all the beautiful things man has built over the centuries. Its always amazed me how they could lift these huge stones of marble, granite, etc. and all the heavy beams to build these structures.

[@mtek334]

was in Austria a couple of weeks ago and visited the palace on Chimsee lake - loved it but it is a poor attempt at replicating Versailles - palace is lovely, lunch at the brewery in the grounds is amazing and the overall setting was a joy.

[@edwardbaker2448]

Neuschwanstein Castle is a beautiful castle.

[@KayakTN]

I've been there. The driveway is really steep.

[@politicsuncensored5617]

Long ago we visited friends living in Liechtenstein. One of our day trips with our friends was to see Neuschwanstein Castle. As I remember it was quite a hike to get to the castle. Really incredible history. Shalom

[@thomasgeorgecastleberry6918]

I think my "fairy grandmother," lives in one of those joints. Still an amazing video! Plus I like looking at paintings of naked women.

[@garryferrington811]

Of course the Sleeping Beauty castle is everyone's favorite. If these were in the US they would have been demolished a long time ago.

[@michaelbatts7149]

Not to digress but have not seen the vid for the homes of Andrew Carnegie.

[@ThisHouse]

Here is a video on his Manhattan mansion: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fIG3o4COg9x5jtksi=8iqD2x5h2JQfN5ZO His home known as Shadowbrook: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pX26m59od5qVZposi=qiFM30bqnHSwcovN

[@michaelbatts7149]

@@ThisHouse Thank you much, sir.

[@ozzielinkin]

Dam , talk about over the top interior details .

[@mstsp9546]

It's ghastly inside, but a fantastic structure. Dramatic! Great choice for This House!

[@cindee1794]

I've been there and I did not find it ghastly at all.

[@yooperlooper]

What do you mean be ghastly? Too ornate? It's been a while since I was there so I'd really like to know. It was beautiful when I was there. The inside furnishings and murals were priceless. I know only one floor was actually finished before his death . I'm curious. Thanks.

[@toddhensley880]

I agree. The buildings themselves and the gardens look amazing, but some of the interior decorating was an assault on my eyes.

[@SusanneWuthrich-d3j]

He was also gay and served the pope!

[@claireburkus8497]

I remember that long walk up the pathway to the castle! ! It was empty inside!!! That was 1987…he sure wasn’t fit to run a country with the citizens as prime focus…then again had there ever been a King that being a god was not their primary focus??? Architecture and art are lovely but the true humanitarian concerns rank above all that!!

[@jetsons101]

What I see is the Pride and Skill of the many Craftsmen that did the real work of bringing the "Dreams" to life. If King Ludwig spent the peoples money a little slower and was more involved in the running of the government, he may have lived a long life.

[@jameswilson5764]

For clarification... Ludwig did NOT spend public money on his building projects... rather... he spent money from his own private fortune, which would nearly bankrupt himself.

[@jetsons101]

@@jameswilson5764 Your correct, I found this online: Ludwig chose to pay for the palace out of his personal fortune and by means of extensive borrowing rather than Bavarian public funds. I must have been thinking of the American democrats -- they're the Tax & Spend party.

[@johnryskamp2943]

They killed this sicko.