Some of the most iconic castles in the world are associated with King Ludwig II of Bavaria. A romantic dreamer, often referred to as the Swan King or Fairy Tale King (der Märchenkönig), Ludwig ...

A symbol the formerly independent kingdom’s rich history, it was the residence of the last king of Bavaria before the region was fully united with the German Empire. Interested in visiting Germany?

Among them was the death of King Ludwig of Bavaria and his relationship with the Irish-born courtesan Eliza Gilbert, who became famous in three continents as "Spanish dancer" Lola Montez.

Listen: One People, Many Sausages 1. Riots broke out over the price of beer in Bavaria In 1844, King Ludwig I of Bavaria's attempt to impose a beer tax provoked a serious outbreak of 'beer riots'.

In the last years of his life, Bavarian king Ludwig II (1845 – 1886) devotes himself to ambitious architectural projects, which strain the state coffers to the extreme. The monarch, who is ...