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Great Barrier Reef

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Neuschwanstein Castle

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Situated above the village of Hohenschwangau near Füssen in southwest Bavaria of Germany is this beautiful castle. Originally twin in ruins though, the new palace was built as a commission for Richard Wagner by Ludwig II of Bavaria.  Ludwig used to call the new palace he built as New Hohenschwangau Castle but after his death it was named as Neuschwanstein. Inspiration for the construction of this castle was found from Wartburg near Eisenach and Château de Pierrefonds. However the design of the building was by the stage designer Christian Jank and realized by the architect Eduard Riedel. As typical the palace may seem for the 19th century architecture, shapes of Romanesque, Gothic and the Throne Hall décor were mingled with 19th century technical achievements. 
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