Perhaps the world's most beautiful castle, though, is located in southern Germany. Neuschwanstein ... the castle was commissioned by "mad king" Ludwig II in 1868, and was completed in 1892.

Natalia Stichova was a 23-year-old Czech gymnast who suffered an ultimately fatal fall near the famed Neuschwanstein Castle in Germany ... The former king Ludwig, who was named “Mad” King ...

Part architectural genius, part kitsch fairytale, Neuschwanstein Castle is closely linked to the tragic fate of Ludwig II of Bavaria (1845-1886). The "Mad King ... an icon of Germany around ...

Originally, the castle was built by King Ludwig II as a private retreat. However, before the construction work was completed, he died on June 13, 1886. On August 1, 1886, the palace was opened for ...