Fairytale Castles & Palaces Of Ludwig 11

Ludwig II, also called the Swan King or der Märchenkönig, was King of Bavaria from 1864 until his death in 1886. He also held the titles of Count Palatine of the Rhine, Duke of Bavaria, Duke of Franconia, and Duke in Swabia. Outside Germany, he is at times called "the Mad King" or "Mad King Ludwig". He is renown for his love of Bavarian folk-law which inspired him to have fairytale castles and palaces built. He died in mysterious circumstances.