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 ...

Perhaps the world's most beautiful castle, though, is located in southern Germany. Neuschwanstein Castle is located at the southern end of the Romantic Road just outside the village of Schwangau.

The world-famous Neuschwanstein Castle is characterized by its idyllic location on a craggy cliff and its medieval facade. Originally, the castle was built by King Ludwig II as a private retreat.

Many of these historical sites inspired classic fairytales, such as Neuschwanstein Castle in Germany ... a romantic chapel with stunning views across the sea. Lonely Planet's Best in Travel ...