The king and his castle
by Peter Oluf Krückmann, Peter O. Kruckmann, Christopher Wynne
Describes Neuschwanstein Castle, which was the model for the fantasy castles at Disneyland and Disneyworld and is often considered the typical medieval castle, although it was built in the 19th century. Also includes facts about Ludwig II, the king who designed it.
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