Ludwig II as the Knight of the Swan

The name of the castle Neuschwanstein means "New swan cliff". The swan was a heraldic symbol of the royal family. Moreover Ludwig II was fond of Richard Wagner. He considered himself to be the Knight of the Swan, a personage of his opera. So in some way the castle is dedicated to Wagner and his works.

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