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Itinerary help for Munich, Fussen Interlaken

Old Apr 6th, 2006, 01:12 AM
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> It was King Ludwig's own Disneyland (without the rides), where he lived out his weird phantasies (and in the process bancrupted the Bavarian kingdom).

Actually not. The money that paid for the castles was coming from the huge payoff from Bismarck for staying neutral in the unification war (Prussia against Austria) and for subsequently joining the new empire. Bavaria wasn't very poor at the time, but there were people who (rightfully) thought that the money should go into more modern projects. The rest with the murder/suicide of Ludwig is known (or rather not). However, after Ludwig's death the castles were opened to public (against a fee of course) and within 15 years after his death they paid off the building costs! Maybe Ludwig wasn't that insane after all
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Old Apr 6th, 2006, 03:48 AM
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I need to take some of you on my trip and navigator and tour guide. I am printing out everything you have posted to take with me on the trip. Thank you so much for the information.
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Silivia, if you are still considering where to rent your car, we have had good luck getting the car from Bob Bestor at Gemutlichkeit Travel Gemut.com They should be able to answer your car rental questions and needs.
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