The Neuschwanstein castle in Germany's Bavaria, perhaps best known for inspiring Walt Disney's fairytale castles, has been ...

The Neuschwanstein castle in Germany's Bavaria, perhaps best known for inspiring Walt Disney's fairytale castles, has been named a World Heritage site, the UN cultural agency announced on Saturday.

Travelers looking to live out a fairy tale should head to Neuschwanstein Castle in Germany, the enchanting European palace that has inspired actual fairy tales.

Aerial view of Neuschwanstein Castle in Bavaria, Germany, 1944?. James J. Rorimer papers, 1921-1982. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution. Use Note Current copyright status is ...

Getty Images. Neuschwanstein Castle, which literally translates to "New Swan Stone" castle, is located in the Bavaria region of southeastern Germany.

Neuschwanstein Castle, Bavaria, Germany. Commissioned by "mad" King Ludwig II as a retreat and in honor of German composer Richard Wagner, the 19th century palace was never finished as Ludwig died — ...

Neuschwanstein is set up on a hill above the village of Hohenschwangau, near Füssen, in southwest Bavaria, Germany — an area of pretty epic castles it seems – check out Hohenschwangau Castle too!