1、 http:/ 能飞韩语 http:/ 能飞日语http:/ 能飞英语 http:/ 能飞背单词The Fairy-Tale Castle of Mad King LudwigNestled in the mountains of Bavaria, the fairy-tale castle of Neuschwanstein (New Swan Castle) stands as a kings tribute to the chivalry and magic of a mythical age.The castle was the brainchild of Bavarias “mad”
2、 King Ludwig . Inspired by Richard Wagners operas, the young King Ludwig sought to re-create the legendary dream world of medieval knights and heroes. Accordingly, he employed scenic artists, sculptors, and stonemasons to turn that dream world into concrete reality.In consultation with Wagner and va
3、rious theatrical designers, plans for the castle were drawn up and the foundations laid in 1869. No expense was spared. Fourteen sculptors spent four-and-a-half years to complete the wood carvings in the kings bedroom. The floor of the throne room was composed of no fewer than 2 million stones. In a
4、ll, 15 rooms were completed. Most depict scenes from the kings favorite operas-especially “Lohengrin ,” the “Swan Knight.”Like many an opera, Ludwigs life ended in tragedy. His fascination with castles led government officials to rebel. They http:/ 能飞韩语 http:/ 能飞日语http:/ 能飞英语 http:/ 能飞背单词accused him
5、 of neglecting his duty and forced him to abdicate. The following day, Ludwig was found drowned-in six inches of water. But the mad kings unfinished dream lives on-a tribute to a “once upon a time” that never was. It became everyones idea of a fairy-tale castle, and the prototype for Walt Disneys Castle of the Sleeping Beauty.
