Neuschwanstein 2

Castles further than the eye can see

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March 12th 2008
Sorry for the slight delay, we've been having too much fun! Yes, this edition of GiantSteve's Excellent Adventure features castles. I have to admit that I knew that the next stop on this trip would be a special one. Ever since German classes in eighth grade - when I first saw pictures of Neuschwanstein - I realised that you didn't get much closer to the castles of fantasy than this one. We d ... read more

Europe » Austria » Salzburg » Salzburg

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Once the center of power for the large Austro-Hungarian Empire, Austria was reduced to a small republic after its defeat in World War I. Following annexation by Nazi Germany in 1938 and subsequent occupation by the victorious Allies in 1945, Austria'... ... read more