<p>Step into a real-life fairy tale at Neuschwanstein Castle, the inspiration for Disney's Sleeping Beauty Castle. Perched dramatically on a rugged hill above the village of Hohenschwangau in Bavaria, this 19th-century Romanesque Revival palace was commissioned by King Ludwig II. With its towers, turrets, and breathtaking Alpine setting, Neuschwanstein embodies romantic architecture and ideals, drawing over 1.4 million visitors annually. Tour the lavish interior rooms featuring Byzantine, Romanesque, and Gothic influences.</p>
