The Neuschwanstein castle in Bavaria, Germany, has been designated a World Heritage site, along with three other royal residences built under King Ludwig II. Neuschwanstein attracts nearly 1.5 million visitors annually and features an idealized medieval style and advanced architectural techniques. Bavaria's governor celebrated the recognition, stating it is a fairytale come true. Peter Seibert from the Bavarian Castles Administration acknowledged the responsibility and recognition that comes with the UNESCO listing. Herrenchiemsee and Linderhof are among the other royal sites included, reflecting Ludwig’s admiration for French royalty.
Neuschwanstein, perched on a rocky, 200m-high Alpine crag, is Germany's most visited castle, with almost 1.5 million people flocking there every year.
Herrenchiemsee evokes a Versailles in miniature on a lake between Munich and Salzburg, an homage to absolute monarch Louis XIV of France, whom Ludwig admired.
Bavaria's governor, Markus Soeder, wrote on X after the announcement: "A fairytale comes true for our fairytale castles: We are #WorldHeritage!"
Peter Seibert of the Bavarian Castles Administration (BSV) told AFP that the UNESCO listing "is a very great responsibility, but also recognition... for the work we have done so far in preservation."
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