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Munich, Germany |
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We entered the lower courtyard and waited with the group that was gathering to be called in. There were tourists from the United States and Japan in our group and many were already oohing and aahing at the sights surrounding us. |
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There were castle renovations going on at the time so unfortunately, scaffolding was set up in the courtyard area. We tried to avoid snapping any shots and these are what we have left over. |
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We were finally called in for our tour group number and away we went for our guided tour to see the interior of the castle and the breathtaking scenery from heights above where we were currently located. The tour would take us as high as the fourth level through hallways, winding staircases and rooms that were spectacular in both size and embellishments.
Though photography was not allowed of the rooms themselves, we were free to take any shots from the windows of the surrounding countryside. Unfortunately, the rooms were so overwhelming and brightly painted, we have what can only be described as a series called the forbidden pictures. |
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This was taken from the balcony of throne-hall and shows a gorgeous view of the Bavarian Alps with the Thannheim mountains in the background. To the left is the large Alpsee, or Alp Lake and what can barely be seen as a strip to the right is Schwansee, or Swan Lake. Hohenschwangau is located between these two lakes. |
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This chandelier in the throne-hall is modeled in the shape of a Byzantine crown. It's made of gilded brass and holds 96 candles. For cleaning and changing the candles, the chandelier is let down by means of a winch.
The hall is two stories high and its church-like style is influenced by Byzantine patterns and the Munich All Saints Church. |
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The gallery is supported by columns. The lower part is made of imitation porphyry while the upper columns are made of imitation lapis lazuli.
Stairs made of Carrera marble lead upstairs to the apse where a throne of gold and ivory should have been but the project was never realized. All work planned but not started was halted after the death of the King.
The paintings shown here depict six canonized Kings. |
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Updated April 2, 2002 |
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