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Old Jul 19th, 2004 | 05:59 PM
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Grotto open @ Lindenhof?

Has the grotto re-opened at King Ludwig's Lindenhof Castle?
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Old Jul 19th, 2004 | 11:01 PM
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hi there,
I havent been to Linderhof but I took a look at the site (http://www.linderhof.de/ - also nice in english). They didnt tell anything about a closed grotto. But they didnt tell anything about an open grotto. Hm ... Is there any? I dont know.
Just take a look and perhaps You have to ask them by mail.
have fun
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Old Jul 20th, 2004 | 03:02 AM
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Hi Geordias,
everything is open, although the main entrance is covered in scaffolding, We were there last week, and I think that the restoration should be finish by next year.

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Old Jul 20th, 2004 | 07:32 AM
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The grotto is actually faux--an underground lake surrounded by rocks. Ludwig would sail about the lake in a swan boat while listening to music by Wagner, of whom he was a great fan. The grotto is wonderful to visit, especially on a warm day, but don't miss the Persian-style pavilion either. In fact, see everything at Linderhof that you can--it's fascinating.
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Old Jul 20th, 2004 | 10:20 AM
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That grotto was so interesting! I have been to all of Ludwig's castles and I don't think he was so mad!! Just eccentric!!
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Old Jul 20th, 2004 | 10:49 AM
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I really enjoyed the grotto too.

Perhaps poor people are mad; rich people are eccentric?
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Old Jul 20th, 2004 | 12:55 PM
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Exactly!! That is why he got a bum rap!!
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Old Jul 20th, 2004 | 02:42 PM
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Our first trip to Linderhof was in August 1970 on a bright sunny day. The grotto was great. The fountain was gleeming and the castle looked fantastic. Have been back three more times in the last 30+ years but that initial trip was still the best.

Enjoy that area of Germany!
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