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In reply to the discussion: Schloss Neuschwanstein [View all]

tavernier

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22. I was born not very far from there.
Sat May 23, 2026, 03:23 PM
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I was four years old when we left, so I don’t remember seeing it at all, but my father said that from the distance that we were, oddlyyou could see it fairly clearly when it was raining or foggy, but could not see it on a clear day. I’ve always wondered about that.

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Schloss Neuschwanstein [View all] Old Crank Saturday OP
Your photos are beautiful. Diamond_Dog Saturday #1
Yes Old Crank Saturday #6
Must have exploited and killed a lot of labor in its building bucolic_frolic Saturday #2
No doubt. Old Crank Saturday #8
Never made it past the bridge angrycaveman Saturday #3
The trail is a bit sketchy Old Crank Saturday #9
These are just wonderful, and thank you for sharing them, my dear Old Crank! CaliforniaPeggy Saturday #4
Don't sell yourself short Old Crank Saturday #10
Aw, thank you! CaliforniaPeggy Saturday #14
Wonderful photos, Old Crank. brer cat Saturday #5
Thanks Old Crank Saturday #11
Been there. Your photos are better. surfered Saturday #7
Thanks Old Crank Saturday #12
😁 surfered Saturday #36
I have been to Neuschwanstein, and your photos are amazing FakeNoose Saturday #13
It is quite the edifice. Old Crank Saturday #17
That structure is incredible!! AZ8theist Saturday #15
Thanks. Old Crank Saturday #23
True. AZ8theist Saturday #35
I'm in the same boat ); Old Crank Sunday #37
Beautiful! Nt Phoenix61 Saturday #16
Thanks Old Crank Saturday #24
Just WOW! OGBuzz Saturday #18
I was impressed in 1977 when I first saw it. Old Crank Saturday #25
Amazing what they were capable of constructing before modern tools and machines. OGBuzz Saturday #30
What a great photographic opportunity PatSeg Saturday #19
Yes it is a pretty castle Old Crank Saturday #26
I was there about 60 years ago as a young child. MLAA Saturday #20
You are welcome Old Crank Saturday #27
Why am I hearing pipe organ music in my head? orangecrush Saturday #21
Ludwig II was a fan of Wagner's music Old Crank Saturday #28
Nailed it! orangecrush Saturday #34
I was born not very far from there. tavernier Saturday #22
Keine Ahnung Old Crank Saturday #29
I believe Disney modeled Cinderella's castle after Neuschwanstein castle. ... aggiesal Saturday #31
Yes he did Old Crank Saturday #32
Excellent angles all Old Crank. Especially "The waterfall under the bridge" - that's a great shot! George McGovern Saturday #33
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