Home

Searching all stock for "ludwig":

Aircraft (1 file)

PMR-D7887 Germany, Bavaria, Munich: D-AMUC BAC-!!!-528FL (c/n 227) "Ludwig Thoma" of Bavaria Fluggesellschaft at Munich-Riem airport. Keywords: aircraft, airliner, aeroplane, airplane, aviation, air transport

Travel (106 files)

PMR086-10 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Wittelsbacherplatz with the Palais Ludwig Ferdinand (F.X. Widmann 1822) behind, now the administrative headquarters of the Siemens Group. In the foreground is the equestrian statue of Maximilian I, Elector of Bavaria. Keywords: München, architecture, historic, monument, bronze figure, square, place
PMR086-09 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: symbol of the land, the Bavaria figure, designed by Ludwig Schwanthaler and cast in bronze in 1844-50. Can be climbed from inside by 130 steps to a look-out opening in the crown Keywords: München, historic, landmark, monument, heritage
PMR086-08 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: symbol of the land, the Bavaria figure, designed by Ludwig Schwanthaler and cast in bronze in 1844-50, with the Hall of Fame, by Leo von Klenze, behind Keywords: München, architecture, historic, landmark, monument, heritage, neo-classical
PMR086-07 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: symbol of the land, the Bavaria figure, designed by Ludwig Schwanthaler and cast in bronze in 1844-50, with the Hall of Fame behind Keywords: München, architecture, historic, landmark, monument, heritage
PMR085-11 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Schwangau: Neuschwanstein Castle, perched on a spur of rock, was built by King Ludwig II in 1869, but the interior was never completed; view of the castle through the trees below, ablaze with autumn colour. Germany's tourist attraction number 1. Keywords: alpine, cliff, fairytale castle, turrets, towers, Fussen, autumn colours, colourful, architecture, picturesque
PMR085-10 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Schwangau: Neuschwanstein Castle, perched on a spur of rock, was built by King Ludwig II in 1869, but the interior was never completed; view of the castle through the trees below, ablaze with autumn colour. Germany's tourist attraction number 1. Keywords: alpine, cliff, fairytale castle, turrets, towers, crags, Fussen, autumn colours, colourful, architecture, picturesque
PMR085-05 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Schwangau: Neuschwanstein Castle, perched on a spur of rock, was built by King Ludwig II in 1869, but the interior was never completed; view of the castle from the Tegelberg, with Hohenschwangau Castle behind on the Alpsee and the Alps as backdrop. Germany's tourist attraction number 1. Keywords: alpine, cliff, fairytale castle, turrets, towers, crags, Fussen, colourful, autumn foliage, architecture, picturesque, landscape
PMR085-03 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Schwangau: Neuschwanstein Castle, perched on a spur of rock, was built by King Ludwig II in 1869, but the interior was never completed; view of the castle from halfway up the Tegelberg. Germany's tourist attraction number 1. Keywords: alpine, cliff, fairytale castle, turrets, towers, crags, Füssen, Fussen, autumn colours, architecture, picturesque, landscape
PMR085-01 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Schwangau: Neuschwanstein Castle, perched on a spur of rock, was built by King Ludwig II in 1869, but the interior was never completed; view of the castle from the south west with the Forggensee (lake) in the background. Germany's tourist attraction number 1. Keywords: alpine, cliff, fairytale castle, turrets, towers, crags, Fussen, autumn colours, colourful, architecture, picturesque, landscape
PMR084-08 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Schwangau: part of Hohenschwangau Castle, with Neuschwanstein Castle in the distance Keywords: picturesque, colourful, nature, fall, autumn colours, Allgau, King Ludwig II, alpine, Alps
PMR080-07 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: equestrian statue of King Ludwig I in Odeonsplatz with the Leuchtenberg-Palais behind on the right Keywords: München, architecture, historic, monument, bronze figure
PMR-D12260 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: eastern facade of Nymphenburg Palace, former summer home of the Wittelsbacher family and birthplace of King Ludwig II, from the reflecting pool. Keywords: architecture, baroque, magnificence, München, pomp, Schloss Nymphenburg, splendour, Wittelsbach Family
PMR-D11125 Germany, Bavaria, Ingolstadt: Wittelsbach coat of arms on the entry-gate to the Neues Schloss (New Castle) started in 1418 by Duke Ludwig VII ("the Bearded"). Keywords: architecture, culture, heritage, historic, stone-carving, tradition
PMR-D11124 Germany, Bavaria, Ingolstadt: statue of Emperor Ludwig the Bayer, who lived in Ingolstadt from 1310 to 1314, surmounting the fountain in Paradeplatz. It is the oldest fountain in the town, modelled by the sculptor Michael Wagmueller. Keywords: bronze, culture, figure, heritage, historic, monument, sculpture
PMR-D11123 Germany, Bavaria, Ingolstadt: statue of Emperor Ludwig the Bayer, who lived in Ingolstadt from 1310 to 1314, surmounting the fountain in Paradeplatz. Keywords: bronze, culture, figure, heritage, historic, monument, sculpture
PMR-D11122 Germany, Bavaria, Ingolstadt: Baroque clocktower on the entry-gate of the Neues Schloss (New Castle) started in 1418 by Duke Ludwig VII ("the Bearded") of the Wittelsbach dynasty. It is now home to the Army Museum. Keywords: architecture, culture, heritage, historic, picturesque, red apples
PMR-D11121 Germany, Bavaria, Ingolstadt: Baroque entry-gate and clocktower of the Neues Schloss (New Castle) started in 1418 by Duke Ludwig VII ("the Bearded") of the Wittelsbach dynasty. It is now home to the Army Museum. Keywords: architecture, culture, heritage, historic, picturesque
PMR-D11120 Germany, Bavaria, Ingolstadt: Neues Schloss (New Castle) started in 1418 by Duke Ludwig VII ("the Bearded") of the Wittelsbach dynasty. It is now home to the Army Museum. View from the moat. Keywords: architecture, culture, Gothic, heritage, historic, picturesque
PMR-D11119 Germany, Bavaria, Ingolstadt: Neues Schloss (New Castle) started in 1418 by Duke Ludwig VII ("the Bearded") of the Wittelsbach dynasty. It is now home to the Army Museum. Keywords: architecture, culture, Gothic, heritage, historic, picturesque
PMR011-01 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Schwangau: King Ludwig II's Schloss Neuschwanstein, surrounded by ground mist, from the path up the Tegelberg. Keywords: palace, tourist attraction, historic, heritage, architecture, picturesque
PMR-D10577 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Lake Starnberg: the memorial chapel at Berg, built in 1889 in remembrance of King Ludwig II of Bavaria who drowned in the lake on 13th June 1886. A cross marks the spot in the water. Keywords: heritage, The Swan King, The Dream King, monument, Wittelsbach, architecture, historic
PMR-D9732 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Herrsching: Scheuermann-Schlosschen, a neo-Renaissance castle-type residence built for Ludwig Scheuermann in 1888-9, now stands in the Kurpark at the edge of Lake Ammersee. Keywords: picturesque, reflections, tower, colourful, architecture, romantic
PMR-D8298 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Herrsching: Villa Scheuermann, a neo-Renaissance building in the style of a castle, built for Ludwig Scheuerman in 1888-9, now stands in the Kurpark, on the promenade of Lake Ammersee. Keywords: picturesque, park, flower gardens, architecture, vista, tower
PMR-D8297 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Herrsching: Villa Scheuermann, a neo-Renaissance building in the style of a castle, built for Ludwig Scheuermann in 1888-9, now stands in the Kurpark, on the promenade of Lake Ammersee. Keywords: picturesque, park, flower gardens, architecture, vista, tower
PMR-D4247 Germany, Bavaria, Bayreuth: "Haus Wahnfried", the home of Richard Wagner from 1874 until his death in 1883. The bust of King Ludwig II, his benefactor, surmounts a plinth in front of the building. Keywords: Upper Franconia, opera, classical music, architecture, historic, heritage
PMR-D0753 Germany, Upper Bavaria: the "Ludwig Fessler", a paddle steamer, on Lake Chiemsee, Chiemgau, with the Alps in the background. Keywords: picturesque, dwelling, chalet
PMR364-02 Germany, Upper Bavaria: snow-covered terraces in the grounds of Ludwig II's Linderhof Palace, with the eponymous Linden (Lime) tree on the right. Keywords: alpine scenery, picturesque, nature, winter, landscape, garden
PMR279-10 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: flower displays in the Botanical Gardens, and Biology Faculty of the Ludwig-Maximilian University, with the cactus and orchid houses visible in the distance. Keywords: München, architecture, picturesque, colourful, flowerbeds, glasshouses
PMR279-09 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: flower displays in the Botanical Gardens, and Biology Faculty of the Ludwig-Maximilian University. Keywords: München, architecture, picturesque, colourful, flowerbeds
PMR218-07 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Chiemgau: Herrenchiemsee Palace, on an island in Lake Chiem, was built by King Ludwig II of Bavaria in 1878, after being inspired by the French King Louis IV and the Palace of Versailles. View of the Palace facade from the gardens, with colourful flower beds in the foreground. Keywords: architecture, national heritage, picturesque, magnificence, splendour, pomp, historic, gardens, grounds, park, fountain
PMR218-06 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Chiemgau: Herrenchiemsee Palace, on an island in Lake Chiem, was built by King Ludwig II of Bavaria in 1878, after being inspired by the French King Louis IV and the Palace of Versailles. View of the Palace facade from the gardens, with colourful flower beds in the foreground. Keywords: architecture, national heritage, picturesque, magnificence, splendour, pomp, historic, gardens, grounds, park, fountain
PMR218-05 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Chiemgau: Herrenchiemsee Palace, on an island in Lake Chiem, was built by King Ludwig II of Bavaria in 1878, after being inspired by the French King Louis IV and the Palace of Versailles. The Latona Fountain and colourful flowerbeds. Keywords: architecture, national heritage, picturesque, magnificence, splendour, pomp, historic, grounds, park, gardens
PMR198-08 Germany, Upper Bavaria, in the grounds of Ludwig II's Linderhof Palace: colours of autumn, with the Ammergauer Alps in the background. Keywords: alpine, mountain range, alpine scenery, picturesque, countryside, nature, fall, park, colourful
PMR198-07 Germany, Upper Bavaria, in the grounds of Ludwig II's Linderhof Palace: view of the palace, surrounded by trees in autumn colours. Keywords: alpine, mountain range, Alps, alpine scenery, picturesque, countryside, nature, fall, colourful
PMR198-06 Germany, Upper Bavaria, in the grounds of Ludwig II's Linderhof Palace: view of the palace and gardens, surrounded by trees in autumn colours. On the left is the original linden (lime) tree, after which the palace took its name. Keywords: alpine, mountain range, Alps, alpine scenery, picturesque, countryside, nature, fall, colourful
PMR198-05 Germany, Upper Bavaria, in the grounds of Ludwig II's Linderhof Palace: a swan on the park lake. Keywords: alpine, mountain range, Alps, alpine scenery, picturesque, countryside, nature, peaceful, tranquil
PMR183-05 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Ludwig Maximilian University, built by Friedrich von Gartner 1835-9, with one of a pair of fountains in Geschwister-Scholl-Platz. Keywords: München, architecture, historic, Gärtner, White Rose, Sophie Scholl, Ludwigstrasse
PMR183-03 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: one of a pair of fountains in Geschwister-Scholl-Platz in the grounds of Ludwig Maximilian University in Ludwigstrasse. Keywords: München, architecture, White Rose, Sophie Scholl
PMR136-01 Germany, North Rhine-Westphalia, Bonn: capital of West Germany from 1949 until 1990. Ludwig von Beethoven statue in the Cathedral Square, with the imposing Heard Post Office in the background. Keywords: architecture, historic, heritage, monument, memorial, music, composer, ode to joy
PMR133-01 Germany, Upper Bavaria: the Cascade and Neptune Fountain in the grounds of Ludwig II's Linderhof Palace. Keywords: alpine, mountain range, Alps, picturesque, flowerbeds, colourful, statuary
PMR132-12 Germany, Upper Bavaria: vivid flowerbeds in the grounds of Ludwig II's Linderhof Palace. Keywords: picturesque, colourful, annuals, begonias, park, gardens
PMR132-07 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Schwangau: Neuschwanstein Castle, perched on a spur of rock, was built by King Ludwig II in 1869, but the interior was never completed; view of the castle from the south west. Germany's tourist attraction number 1. Keywords: alpine, cliff, fairytale castle, turrets, towers, crags, Fussen, colourful, architecture, picturesque, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse
PMR125-11 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Schwangau: Neuschwanstein Castle, perched on a spur of rock, was built by King Ludwig II in 1869, but the interior was never completed; view of the castle from the south west with the Forggensee (lake) in the background. Germany's tourist attraction number 1. Keywords: alpine, cliff, fairytale castle, turrets, towers, crags, Fussen, architecture, picturesque, landscape, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse
PMR125-09 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Schwangau: the Lion Fountain in the grounds of Hohenschwangau Castle, where Ludwig II was born. Keywords: monument, gardens, park, flowers, stone-carving, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse
PMR125-08 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Schwangau: Neuschwanstein Castle, perched on a spur of rock, was built by King Ludwig II in 1869, but the interior was never completed; view of the castle from his birthplace, Hohenschwangau Castle, with the Tegelberg mountain behind. Keywords: alpine, cliff, fairytale castle, turrets, towers, crags, Fussen, architecture, picturesque, landscape, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse
PMR121-07 Austria, Salzkammergut, Salzburg: statue of Mozart in the Mozartplatz (by Ludwig Schwanthaler, 1842). Keywords: picturesque, music festival, historic, heritage, architecture, monument, sculture, memorial
PMR478-01 Germany, Bavaria, Straubing: Ludwigsplatz, with Jacob's Fountain (1644), Ludwig's Gate and the Water Tower, seen from the top of the town's look-out tower (68 metres high). Keywords: picturesque, historical, mediaeval, national heritage, cobblestones, panorama, Ludwig's Square
PMR477-06 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Chiemgau: Herrenchiemsee Palace, on an island in Lake Chiem, was built by King Ludwig II of Bavaria in 1878, after being inspired by the French King Louis IV and the Palace of Versailles. The "Fountain of Fortune", crowned by the figure of Flora, with a river god in the foreground and the palace behind. Keywords: architecture, allegory, sculptures, national heritage, picturesque, magnificence, splendour, pomp, historic
PMR477-05 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Chiemgau: Herrenchiemsee Palace, on an island in Lake Chiem, was built by King Ludwig II of Bavaria in 1878, after being inspired by the French King Louis IV and the Palace of Versailles. The richly decorated entrance hall containing the state staircase, based on the "Escalier des Ambassadeurs" at Versailles. Keywords: architecture, sculptures, marble, national heritage, picturesque, magnificence, splendour, pomp, historic
PMR477-04 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Chiemgau: Herrenchiemsee Palace, on an island in Lake Chiem, was built by King Ludwig II of Bavaria in 1878, after being inspired by the French King Louis IV and the Palace of Versailles. The "Fountain of Fame" in the grounds, with putti in the foreground. Keywords: architecture, allegory, sculpture, national heritage, picturesque, magnificence, splendour, pomp, historic
PMR476-12 Germany, Bavaria, Straubing: Ludwigsplatz, lined with well-preserved burgher houses, ending in Ludwig's Gate (1810). Keywords: picturesque, cobblestones, national heritage, mediaeval, historical
PMR509-04 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Schwangau: Neuschwanstein Castle, perched on a spur of rock, was built by King Ludwig II in 1869, but the interior was never completed; view of Lake Forggen from the castle, with figure of the Virgin and Child in the foreground. Keywords: alpine, sculpture, statue, cliff, fairytale castle, turrets, towers, crags, Füssen, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse
PMR509-03 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Schwangau: Neuschwanstein Castle, perched on a spur of rock, was built by King Ludwig II in 1869, but the interior was never completed; view of the castle from the Tegelberg. Germany's tourist attraction number 1. Keywords: alpine, Füssen, crags, towers, turrets, fairytale castle, cliff, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse
PMR509-02 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Schwangau: Neuschwanstein Castle, perched on a spur of rock, was built by King Ludwig II in 1869, but the interior was never completed; view of the castle from the Marienbrucke (Maria's Bridge). Germany's tourist attraction number 1. Keywords: alpine, Füssen, crags, towers, turrets, fairytale castle, cliff, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse
PMR451-04 Latvia, Riga: the National Opera House, previously the Deutsches Theater, opened in 1856 (architect: Ludwig Bonstedt). Keywords: architecture, colourful, flowerbeds, national heritage, historic, picturesque, neo-classical, capital city, metropolis
PMR439-11 Germany, Upper Bavaria, in the grounds of Ludwig II's Linderhof Palace: rotunda on the southern garden terrace containing a statue of Venus with Amoretti by J. Hautmann, 1877. Keywords: alpine, sculpture, classical, mountain range, Alps, alpine scenery, picturesque, countryside, nature
PMR438-03 Germany, Upper Bavaria, in the grounds of Ludwig II's Linderhof Palace: the Neptune Fountain by M. Wagmüller, modelled on the original in Versailles. Keywords: alpine, sculpture, mountain range, Alps, alpine scenery, picturesque, countryside, nature
PMR438-01 Germany, Upper Bavaria, in the grounds of Ludwig II's Linderhof Palace: river goddess on the terrace. Keywords: alpine, sculpture, statue, mountain range, Alps, alpine scenery, picturesque, countryside, nature
PMR437-12 Germany, Upper Bavaria, in the grounds of Ludwig II's Linderhof Palace: view of the palace and fountain surrounded by autumn colour. Keywords: alpine, mountain range, Alps, alpine scenery, picturesque, countryside, nature
PMR437-11 Germany, Upper Bavaria, in the grounds of Ludwig II's Linderhof Palace: the distant Alps, from a beech tree in autumn splendour. Keywords: alpine, mountain range, Alps, alpine scenery, picturesque, countryside, nature
PMR437-10 Germany, Upper Bavaria, in the grounds of Ludwig II's Linderhof Palace: Moorish Kiosk, acquired by Ludwig from Bohemia in 1896, surrounded by autumn foliage. Keywords: alpine, nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range
PMR437-09 Germany, Upper Bavaria, in the grounds of Ludwig II's Linderhof Palace: Moorish Kiosk, acquired by Ludwig from Bohemia in 1896. Keywords: alpine, nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range
PMR437-08 Germany, Upper Bavaria, in the grounds of Ludwig II's Linderhof Palace: pond and autumn foliage. Keywords: alpine, mountain range, Alps, alpine scenery, picturesque, countryside, nature
PMR525-11 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: view of the Ludwigs-Brucke over the River Isar, with the tower of the Volksbad on the right, part of the Deutsches Museum on the left, and the German Patent Office and the European Patent Office in the background. Keywords: München, winter sunshine, metropolis, traffic
PMR142K-33 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Linderhof: King Ludwig II's palace surrounded by a forest of trees in autumn colours, with the Ammergauer Mountains as backdrop. Keywords: alpine, autumn colours, fall, nature, colourful, picturesque
PMR125K-27 Germany, Berlin: the Marx-Engels Forum (Marx sitting), a bronze sculpture by Ludwig Engelhardt, was unveiled in 1986. Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque, capital city
PMR119K-15 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: view from Zeppelin LZ N07-100 Airship (D-LZZF) of St. Ludwig's Church with its coloured tiled roof. Keywords: Zeppelin, aviation, airship, lighter-than-air-flight, aircraft, civil aviation, dirigible, balloon, aerial view
PMR094K-02 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Schwangau: the neo-Gothic Hohenschwangau Castle built by King Maximilian II of Bavaria, where Ludwig II was born and spent his childhood. Keywords: autumn, Castle of the Swan Knights, Schloss Hohenschwangau, Hohenschwangau Palace, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse
PMR094K-01 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Schwangau: Neuschwanstein Castle, King Ludwig II's "fairy tale castle" was begun in 1869 but remains internally incomplete. The completed rooms display murals based on the operas of Richard Wagner, who was much admired by the Bavarian king. One of the most visited attractions in Germany. In this view, surrounded by trees in autumn colours. Keywords: alpine, Schloss Neuschwanstein, Neuschwanstein Palace, Richard Wagner, Swan Knights, Alps, autumn, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse
PMR057K-35 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Schwangau: Castle of Hohenschwangau (near Neuschwanstein), where Ludwig II spent his childhood: the main entrance to the castle, with coats of arms over the gate, after a snowfall. Keywords: snow, Christmas scene, hoar frost, winter scene, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse
PMR057K-34 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Schwangau: Castle of Hohenschwangau (near Neuschwanstein), where Ludwig II spent his childhood, seen through the snow-laden trees. Keywords: snow, Christmas scene, hoar frost, winter scene, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse
PMR057K-33 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Schwangau: Castle of Hohenschwangau (near Neuschwanstein), where Ludwig II spent his childhood, after a snowfall which accentuates the Gothic step gables. Keywords: snow, Christmas scene, hoar frost, winter scene, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse
PMR057K-32 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Schwangau: Castle of Hohenschwangau (near Neuschwanstein), where Ludwig II spent his childhood, after a snowfall. Keywords: snow, Christmas scene, hoar frost, winter scene. Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse
PMR017K-36 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: The Propyläen in Königsplatz, München. (architect Leo von Klenze). This gateway was commissioned by King Ludwig I on 21st March 1848, the day after his abdication. Keywords: architecture, Doric pillars, classical revival, gateway, propyleum
PMR015K-06 Germany, Upper Bavaria: Herrenchiemsee Palace, built by Ludwig II, stands on the Herren Island in the middle of Lake Chiemsee. Keywords: architecture
PMR001K-35 Germany, Upper Bavaria: Ludwig II's Palace at Linderhof, with the large Hercules fountain playing.
PMR001K-34 Germany, Upper Bavaria: The park of Ludwig II's Palace at Linderhof, with the Moorish Kiosk in the background.
PMR001K-33 Germany, Upper Bavaria: The Moorish Kiosk in Ludwig II's Palace grounds at Linderhof.
PMR001K-32 Germany, Upper Bavaria: The Moorish Kiosk in Ludwig II's Palace grounds at Linderhof.
PMR067K-06 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Schwangau: Schloss Neuschwanstein Castle, the last of King Ludwig II's palaces, stands on a rocky outcrop near Schwangau. View from the Marienbrücke (Mary's Bridge). Keywords: alpine, gables, towers, turrets, fairy-tale-castle, Füssen, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse
PMR067K-04 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Chiemgau: Schloss Herrenchiemsee, the most magnificent of Ludwig II's palaces, based on Versailles, is to be found on an island in the large Chiemsee (lake) and can only be reached by boat. Begun in 1878, it was never completed due to lack of funds. Here: an allegorical figure of Plenty in the grounds of the palace. Keywords: statues, allegories, cornucopia, scuptures, fountains
PMR067K-03 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Chiemgau: Schloss Herrenchiemsee, the most magnificent of Ludwig II's palaces, based on Versailles, is to be found on an island in the large Chiemsee (lake) and can only be reached by boat. Begun in 1878, it was never completed due to lack of funds. Closer view of the upper facade, richly decorated with allegorical figures and coats of arms, supported by a row of Ionic columns. Keywords: German Architecture, sumptuous, opulence, sculpture
PMR067K-02 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Chiemgau: Pleasure cruiser "Edeltraud" reflected in the placid waters of Lake Chiemsee on the crossing to the Herreninsel, the island where King Ludwig II's palace, Herrenchiemsee, is to be found. Keywords: ferry, steamer, boat
PMR067K-01 Germany, Upper Bavaria: Schloss Linderhof, the smallest of King Ludwig II's palaces, and the only one to be finished, with the golden fountain of Flora in the foreground. Keywords: German architecture, Wittelsbach, tourist attraction
PMR058K-30 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Chiemgau: Newly rebuilt, this veteran paddle steamer, "Ludwig Fessler", dating from 1926, still serves on Lake Chiemsee.
PMR413-12 Germany, Bavaria, Franconia, Weissenburg: statue of Ludwig the Bavarian on the fountain in the market square. Keywords: mediaeval, architecture, national heritage, picturesque
PMR399-04 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Schwangau: part of the Lion Fountain in the grounds of Hohenschwangau Palace, birthplace of King Ludwig II. Keywords: alpine, water jet, sculpture, Füssen, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse
PMR399-03 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Schwangau: Neuschwanstein Castle, built by King Ludwig II in 1869, but the interior was never completed; west facade of the castle, with galleries, and surmounted by the figure of a knight. Keywords: alpine, tourist attraction, cliff, fairytale castle, turrets, towers, crags, Füssen, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse
PMR399-02 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Schwangau: Neuschwanstein Castle, built by King Ludwig II in 1869, but the interior was never completed; view of the castle from the south west. Keywords: alpine, Füssen, crags, towers, turrets, fairytale castle, cliff, tourist attraction, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse
PMR398-12 Schwangau, Upper Bavaria: Neuschwanstein Castle, built by King Ludwig II, perched above the Pöllat Gorge, with Lake Forggen and Lake Bannwald in the distance. Keywords: fairytale castle, turrets, towers, crag, cliff, Füssen, tourist attraction, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse
PMR398-11 Schwangau, Upper Bavaria: Hohenschwangau Palace, birthplace of King Ludwig II, lies between the Alpsee and the Schwansee (lakes), with snow-capped Alps in the background. Keywords: mountains, castle, alpine, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse
PMR398-10 Schwangau, Upper Bavaria: Hohenschwangau Palace, birthplace of King Ludwig II, overlooking the Alpsee (lake) near Füssen. View from the boathouse. Keywords: castle, royal residence, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse
PMR398-06 Linderhof, Upper Bavaria: Linderhof Palace, the only palace to be completed by King Ludwig II. Here, the golden fountain of Flora, with putti, in the formal gardens. Keywords: royal palace, tourist attraction, rococo, architecture, park, reflections
PMR398-05 Linderhof, Upper Bavaria: Linderhof Palace, the only palace to be completed by King Ludwig II. Here, the Moorish Kiosk, one of the features in the park. The walls are faced with pressed zinc plaques with intricate relief mouldings, with a golden cupola as crown. The kiosk was acquired by Ludwig II in Bohemia in 1876. Keywords: royal palace, reflections, park, architecture, rococo, tourist attraction, arabesques, byzantine
PMR398-04 Linderhof, Upper Bavaria: Linderhof Palace, the only palace to be completed by King Ludwig II. Here, the Moorish Kiosk, one of the features in the park. The walls are faced with pressed zinc plaques with intricate relief mouldings, with a golden cupola as crown. The kiosk was acquired by Ludwig II in Bohemia in 1876. Keywords: royal palace, reflections, park, architecture, rococo, tourist attraction, arabesques, byzantine
PMR398-03 Linderhof, Upper Bavaria: Linderhof Palace, the only palace to be completed by King Ludwig II. Here, the Moorish Kiosk, one of the features in the park. The walls are faced with pressed zinc plaques with intricate relief mouldings, with a golden cupola as crown. The kiosk was acquired by Ludwig II in Bohemia in 1876. Keywords: royal palace, byzantine, arabesques, tourist attraction, rococo, architecture, park, reflections
PMR397-11 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Oberammergau: frescoed birth house of Ludwig Thoma, famous Bavarian author and playwright. Keywords: colourful, writers, literature, architecture, picturesque
PMR619-10 Germany, Upper Bavaria: Schloss Herrenchiemsee, the most magnificent of Ludwig II's palaces, based on Versailles, is to be found on an island in the large Chiemsee (lake) and can only be reached by boat. Begun in 1878, it was never completed due to lack of funds. A horse-drawn carriage brings visitors from the jetty and is here seen before the facade. Keywords: German Architecture, opulence, sumptuous
PMR619-09 Germany, Upper Bavaria: Schloss Herrenchiemsee, the most magnificent of Ludwig II's palaces, based on Versailles, is to be found on an island in the large Chiemsee (lake) and can only be reached by boat. Begun in 1878, it was never completed due to lack of funds. A horse-drawn carriage brings visitors from the jetty. Statue of a pair of putti adorning one of the fountains. Keywords: German Architecture, opulence, sumptuous
PMR619-08 Germany, Upper Bavaria: Schloss Linderhof - the smallest of Ludwig II's palaces and the only one to be completed (in 1879) - stands in magnificent parkland in the Bavarian Alps. View of the golden fountain of Flora which plays for 5 miniutes every hour in summer. Keywords: German Architecture, sumptuous, opulent
PMR616-11 Germany, Upper Bavaria: Marienplatz, the heart of Munich, with the gilded figure of Maria on her column (1594), and the old, Gothic Rathaus (town hall) (1470) with its step-gable and turreted tower. Keywords: central square, German architecture, street scene, Ludwig Beck
PMR608-08 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Schwangau: Hohenschwangau Palace, the family home of Ludwig II, from across the frozen Alpsee (Lake). Keywords: snow, winter, palace, sunshine, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse
PMR608-07 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Schwangau: View of Neuschwanstein Castle with the Tegelberg behind, from Hohenschwangau Palace, the family home of Ludwig II, in a snow covered landscape. Keywords: snow, sunshine, palace, architecture, winter, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse
PMR608-06 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Schwangau: Hohenschwangau Palace, the family home of Ludwig II, in a snow covered landscape. Keywords: snow, sunshine, palace, architecture, winter, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse
PMR640-02 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Fürstenfeldbruck: the former Cistercian Fürstenfeld Monastery, founded ca. 1260 by Duke Ludwig II. The impressive Baroque facade of St. Mary's, the former monastery church, now the parish church. Keywords: architecture, Catholic, religious architecture, Baroque architecture
PMR640-01 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Fürstenfeldbruck: the former Cistercian Fürstenfeld Monastery, founded ca. 1260 by Duke Ludwig II. The Baroque building reflected in the water was completed in 1741, and is now used by the municipality. Keywords: architecture, formal gardens, Baroque architecture, park

Click below to purchase all images shown (you can fine-tune on next page):