Some of the most iconic castles in the world are associated with King Ludwig II of Bavaria. A romantic dreamer, often re ...

"Mad" King Ludwig led a forbidden double life. He entertained a succession of gay lovers and spent millions on fairytale castles and lavish works of art. Living in his own enchanted dream world ...

The round temple Monopteros is almost a landmark of Munich and offers a view over the English Garden and the towers of the city center. Leo von Klenze was commissioned by Bavarian King Ludwig I to ...