The most beautiful pictures of Germany (17 photos)

Germany, (officially: the Federal Republic of Germany), (German: Bundesrepublik Deutschland) is the largest country in Central Europe. It is bordered to the north by Denmark, to the east by Poland and the Czech Republic, to the south by Austria and Switzerland, and to the west by France, Luxembourg, Belgium and the Netherlands. Germany is a federation of 16 states, roughly corresponding to regions with their own distinct and unique cultures.

Germany is one of the most influential European nations culturally, and one of the world's main economic powers. Known around the world for its precision engineering and high-tech products, it is equally admired by visitors for its old-world charm and "Gemütlichkeit" (cosiness). If you have perceptions of Germany as simply homogeneous, it will surprise you with its many historical regions and local diversity.

Here are some of the most beautiful photos of Germany:

Bavarian National Museum (Bayerisches Nationalmuseum), Munich, Germany

Bavarian National Museum (Bayerisches Nationalmuseum), Munich, Germany (source)

Cochem, Germany

Cochem, Germany (source)

Dresden - the capital city of the Free State of Saxony in Germany

Dresden is the capital city of the Free State of Saxony in Germany. It is situated in a valley on the River Elbe, near the Czech border. The Dresden conurbation is part of the Saxon Triangle metropolitan area with 2.4 million inhabitants. (source)

Freiburg, Germany

Freiburg, Germany (source)

Hamburg, Germany

Hamburg, Germany (source)

Hamburg

Hamburg (source)

Heppenheim, Hessen

Heppenheim, Hessen (source)

Hohenzollern Castle, Stuttgart, Germany

Hohenzollern Castle, Stuttgart, Germany (source)

Koenigsee, Bavaria

Koenigsee, Bavaria (source)

Honau, Germany

Honau, Germany (source)

Lighthouse. Germany Die Weser Bremerhaven

Lighthouse. Germany Die Weser Bremerhaven (source)

Munich, Germany

Munich, Germany - When in Europe, be sure to visit Bavaria...Home of the Octoberfest (source)

Munich - the capital and the largest city of the German state of Bavaria

Munich is the capital and the largest city of the German state of Bavaria. It is located on the River Isar north of the Bavarian Alps. Munich is the third largest city in Germany, behind Berlin and Hamburg. (source)

Neuchwanstein Castle , Germany

Neuchwanstein Castle , Germany... The Disney Castle is based on this one (source)

Satzvey Castle - The pearl of German Water Castles

Satzvey Castle. The pearl of German Water Castles (source)

The church of Saint Sebastian in Ramsau, Bavaria, Germany

The church of Saint Sebastian in Ramsau, Bavaria, Germany (source)

Würzburg, Germany

Würzburg, Germany (source)

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Neuschwanstein Castle, Germany - A Wonder In Itself

Neuschwanstein Castle Germany otherwise Schloß Neuschwanstein, is regarded one of the most magnificent castles in Germany forever built. It is positioned near the townships of Hohenschwangau and Füssen, in the southwestern Bavaria. Neuschwanstein Castle, Germany was constructed in the nineteenth century by the King of Bavaria, Ludwig II who was a fervent fan of musician Richard Wagner. Neuschwanstein Castle, Germany is known to be one of the two most important castles surrounded by the area, the various other castles being Schloss Hohenschwangau, constructed by King Maximillian II who was Ludwig's father. Ludwig II was nicknamed as mad King Ludwig by the his cabinet members on account of his quirks, however additional benevolently in German since der Märchenkönig, otherwise fable king, as well built a number of various other castles, which includes Herrenchiemsee and Linderhof, as well as had plans for some more.

When it was constructed, Neuschwanstein Castle was known as New Hohenschwangau Castle. It was only after the death of the king that it was renamed Schloss Neuschwanstein, meaning "New Swan Stone Castle", after the castle of the Swan Knight Lohengrin in Wagner's opera of the same name. 

Neuschwanstein Castle, Germany mirrors capricious character of King Ludwig. This castle was planned by Christian Jank, his dramatic set designer Christian to a certain extent than being an architect. Architectural proficiency for the venture was afforded foremost by Eduard Riedel, who was the architect of the Munich court, as well as after that by George Dollman along with Leo Von Klenze.

The castle was constructed by means of the private money of king, not by means of the state budget. It extremely almost ruined the imperial family, on the other hand, the government charged him of tarnishing Bavaria monetarily with his generous building projects.

On 10 June, in the year 1886, the government stated Ludwig insane as well as placed him beneath house arrest. The punishment was been based on the suggestion of Professor Bernhard von Gudden, who was the head of a squad of psychiatrists, in spite of not having inspected the king as well as by means of tittle-tattle as "proof". Prince Luitpold who was Ludwig's uncle was made trustee. 

In spite of his disastrous providence, King Ludwig II was well-liked with his subject. In addition at one point of time they had as well tried to put off the government as of arresting him. He delighted himself to the whole country folks, over and over again taking a stop as to chat with the numerous farmers as well as laborers in the region. To all of his subjects, he was only "Unser Kini", or else more simply "our darling king".

In the present day Neuschwanstein Castle is regarded as one of the most popular tourist destinations in Germany. It is as well designated as one of the New Seven Wonders of the World.

By: Emily Whale, photo by: Kristian Golding

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