Cinderella Castle took cues from Germany’s Neuschwanstein. But when it came to the blueprint for Main Street, Disney found a ...

at the centre of two Disney theme parks, took cues from Germany’s Neuschwanstein, alongside other European palaces. Apart from the lavish residence of a former Bavarian king, Disney also sought ...

These castles have inspired novelists, filmmakers and theme parks, many were home to royalty, and all are awe-inspiring.

Neuschwanstein Castle (Schloss Neuschwanstein) famously served as the inspiration for Disneyland’s Sleeping Beauty Castle. Built on a rock ledge over the Pöllat Gorge on the site of two smaller ...

Incidentally, the extraordinary building of the "fairy tale king" Ludwig II also inspired Walt Disney: The famous logo of the production company is based on the silhouette of Neuschwanstein.