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Neuschwanstein Castle, located in the foothills of the Alps in Germany, is the best known of the three royal palaces built by King Ludwig II of Bavaria. Construction began in 1869, and although it was inhabitable by 1873, it was never finished. Often referred to as “the paradox castle,” it was built at a time when castles were no longer necessary, and it was outfitted with the latest technological comforts such as an elevator, running water, electricity, telephones, and central heating. King Ludwig lived off and on in the castle for six months before dying in 1886. A few weeks after his death, the castle opened to the public as a museum; today it welcomes millions of visitors each year.
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