the youngest daughter of former King Constantine II and Queen Anne-Marie tied the knot with American lawyer Matthew Kumar in a stunning ceremony held at the Metropolitan Cathedral of Athens officiated by Bishop Dorotheos II of Syros The entrance of the cathedral was beautifully adorned with white flowers creating an elegant backdrop for the special occasion Crowds gathered early outside the church to catch a glimpse of the happy couple on their big day The event attracted a number of royal family members from around the world along with international journalists who arrived in Greece for the three-day celebration The eyes of the global media were especially focused on the wedding and the lavish reception that followed had an unusual start to life when his mother gave birth to him on a dining table in their villa on the Greek island of Corfu in 1921.  Prince Philip's mother Princess Alice was reportedly medically advised to give birth to him on a wooden table BBC Royal Correspondent Jonny Dymond revealed that the table now resides in a boardroom in the City of London after it was purchased by Howe Robsinson shipbrokers "We've had it in our offices since 1980 but it dates back from much further than that," shipbroker Guy Hindley told the BBC Hindley also explained why Princess Alice likely gave birth in these circumstances.  "All we can say is that when we look at old biographies it talks about the doctor at that time suggesting that the bed was not somehow appropriate and so that she was carried downstairs and placed on the dining table," he said.  "I think it was made to be as comfortable as possible," he added.  known for its park gardens and neoclassical architecture now belongs to the government and was restored in the 1990s It also features a plaque that marks its status as Philip's place of birth.  Philip was smuggled out of Greece in an orange crate In the royal biography "Prince Philip: The Turbulent Early Life of the Man Who Married Queen Elizabeth II," Philip Eade reported that Philip was taken out of his homeland in the makeshift cot by his father As reported by The New York Times Philip was sent to live in Kensington Palace with his maternal grandmother and granddaughter of Queen Victoria in 1930 Our Royal Insider Facebook group is the best place for up-to-date news and announcements about the British royal family, direct from Insider's royal reporters. Join here. the House of Glücksborg celebrates 150 years on the Danish throne is the fourth and youngest branch of the Danish royal lines that descended from Gorm the Old and Queen Thyra in the mid-900s Read more about the Danish royal lineage See genealogical tree Read more on the website of The Royal Danish Collection. Pavlos, the Crown Prince of Greece, 56, who lost his father King Constantine II – known as ‘the last King of Greece’ – at the start of the year, has spoken out on changes he wishes to be made to his name. Queen Sofia’s nephew wants the luxury of changing his surname back to ‘of Greece’ – as he and his family are recognised on their identity documents – rather than of ‘Glucksburg’. The Glucksburg name is considered an insult as it refers to the family’s German and Spanish heritage rather than their Greek one. Greece abolished its monarchy in 1973, while Constantine reigned as king. Crown Princess Marie-Chantal of Greece, Crown Prince Pavlos of Greece and Princess Maria-Olympia of Greece and Denmark attend a Prince's Trust Gala Crown Prince Pavlos confirmed he and his wife, Crown Princess Marie-Chantal, are looking for a home in Greece but said there is ‘no rush’  are currently split between the UK and America but have said in previous interviews that they are looking for a home in Greece and intend to spend more time in the country in the future In an interview with Greek television channel ERT, he stated that ‘I am Pablo from Greece. My last name has always been that, 'from Greece'. Why do I have to change it? When that law was made it was only to attack us.’ At the funeral of Constantine II, his son Crown Prince Pavlos ignited a firestorm of speculation: could the toppled Greek royal family be planning a comeback? Christos Zampounis delved into the drama in the April 2023 issue of Tatler Talks of the royal family’s relevance in contemporary Greek culture have been on the cards since the recent election Kyriakos Mitsotakis was elected as prime minister elevating his political party New Democracy to run the country New Democracy is a centre-right Greek party that generally holds sympathies with the Greek royal family The government announced that Tatoi Palace the former estate of the royal family will be converted into a museum by 2025 the new government has made no plans to reinstate the Prince’s preferred name at this point in time You are using an outdated browser. Please upgrade your browser or activate Google Chrome Frame to improve your experience The solar tiles were deployed on a conference center in Glücksburg the building also uses solar thermal energy and biomass to cover heat demand The power generated by the PV array is utilized entirely for self-consumption the conical roof has been completely covered with solar tiles From pv magazine Germany A solar system comprising PV tiles has been deployed on the conical roof of the Artefact – Center for Sustainable Development in Glücksburg at the Baltic Sea in Germany this summer The PV tiles were provided by German specialist Autarq and have been installed everywhere on the roof except for the north side They were placed on top of clay bricks supplied by roof tile company Creaton had been looking for suitable solar roof tiles for the building's conference and guest center for almost three years and aimed to find a single source for the purchase “The roofs next to the conical roof are green aesthetics also played a role in the decision in favor of Autarq solar roof tiles,” said Kiwitt The tiles resemble classic slate roof tiles “The center will use the solar power generated entirely for its own consumption,” Kiwitt continued “A battery storage system and inverter are located in a room below the newly covered roof.” The conference center doesn't just rely on clean electricity – it already completely covers its heat demand with solar thermal energy and biomass Autarq said its solar roof tiles are less sensitive to shading due to a parallel connection since the weight of the solar roof tiles is roughly the same as that of the original tiles Cables and plug contacts are located under the roof cladding and are thus protected against the effects of the weather “Each tile has an output of 10 W,” an Autarq spokeswoman told pv magazine adding that the cost per tile is currently €24.60 More articles from Sandra Enkhardt Please be mindful of our community standards and website in this browser for the next time I comment Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" By submitting this form you agree to pv magazine using your data for the purposes of publishing your comment Your personal data will only be disclosed or otherwise transmitted to third parties for the purposes of spam filtering or if this is necessary for technical maintenance of the website Any other transfer to third parties will not take place unless this is justified on the basis of applicable data protection regulations or if pv magazine is legally obliged to do so You may revoke this consent at any time with effect for the future in which case your personal data will be deleted immediately your data will be deleted if pv magazine has processed your request or the purpose of data storage is fulfilled Further information on data privacy can be found in our Data Protection Policy Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_2" ).setAttribute( "value" This website uses cookies to anonymously count visitor numbers. View our privacy policy. × The cookie settings on this website are set to "allow cookies" to give you the best browsing experience possible If you continue to use this website without changing your cookie settings or you click "Accept" below then you are consenting to this Close Queen Sonja of Norway was fitted with a pacemaker Norway's 87-year-old Queen Sonja has left  hospital after undergoing surgery to fit a pacemaker to correct an irregular heartbeat Royal officials said in a statement that the queen was in "good health" but would be on sick leave until January 24 The queen was briefly admitted to hospital in Lillehammer in southeastern Norway after suffering from an irregular heartbeat while cross-country skiing the queen had a pacemaker fitted at the Oslo University Hospital on Thursday who at 87 is Europe's oldest reigning monarch was also fitted with a pacemaker in March after contracting an infection that left him in a weakened condition during a private vacation in Malaysia Poll results are published every Monday in The Guam Daily Post Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: Former Prince Nikolaos of Greece and his wife Tatiana Blatnik have announced their decision to dissolve their marriage after 13 years together the couple expressed the difficulty of their decision and love for each other throughout the years will continue to reside in Greece and aim to maintain a friendship despite their new relationship status have decided to dissolve their marriage,” the translated statement read “Both express the difficulty of this decision the deep appreciation and respect they have for each other but also the love with which they have walked all these years.” The statement stressed that their relationship in the future will be based on the same values of respect and understanding that have guided them thus far The announcement comes as a surprise to some royal observers appeared together at a thanksgiving service for ex-King Constantine II Nikolaos’ father and the last king of Greece George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle arm in arm for the February 2024 service was expected to attend the ceremony but had to change his plans due to his wife Kate Middleton’s cancer diagnosis Tatiana has always maintained a down-to-earth approach to life she described her daily life as “very simple,” involving work and enjoying the warm reception from the Greek people who she says have welcomed her “with open arms” Reflecting on her marriage Tatiana said that titles were not important to her “I do not feel like a princess,” she said after her wedding in August 2010 “I do not feel that I married a prince The wedding of the son of Greece’s former king with the daughter of a Swiss former billionaire was also livestreamed at an Athens hotel Only 100 guests reportedly attended the Greek Orthodox wedding ceremony of Philip Glücksburg and Nina Flohr at the Athens Cathedral on Saturday But many more were the members of the public that gathered outside the church to get a front row glimpse of the son of Greece’s former king and his wife daughter of Swiss businessman Thomas Flohr Archbishop Ieronymos of Athens officiated over the ceremony which began at 5 pm and was livestreamed at an Athens hotel Former King of Greece Constantine II was seen arriving in a wheelchair accompanied by his wife Anne-Marie while the list of attendees reportedly included Marianna Vardinoyianni as well as members of the royal families of Bulgaria the couple had already exchanged vows in a civil ceremony in Switzerland last December and had their pre-wedding party in Athens is the youngest son of Greece’s former king and Nina Flohr is the daughter of Swiss businessman founder of private jet charter company VistaJet Mr Flohr’s estimated net worth in 2018 was US$2.3 billion but a year later he stopped featuring in the Forbes’ billionaires’ list The couple has been in a relationship for years but made their first official public appearance together at the wedding of Prince Harry sons of the former King Constantine of Greece are set to visit the Athens Registry Office to formalise their Greek citizenship and adopt an official surname This move follows protocol and affirms their respect for Greece’s political system and Constitution the surname they intend to use is “De Grecia” Philippos has not expressed an interest in obtaining Greek citizenship or adopting a surname The potential use of “Glücksburg” as a surname has been dismissed as it is a geographic designation rather than a family name The former royal family has rejected “Glücksburg,” as it refers to a coastal town in Schleswig the House of Schleswig-Holstein-Sonderburg-Glücksburg from which King George I of Greece descended a letter from the Danish Prime Minister to Greek Prime Minister Andreas Papandreou in 1983 affirmed that “from King Christian IX onward no Danish monarch or member of the Danish royal family has used or bore the name Glücksburg or any other surname.” This step by Paul and Nikolaos highlights their commitment to aligning with Greek identity while navigating the historical and constitutional intricacies of royal lineage and citizenship Prince Philip reportedly asked a group of female community workers: "Who do you sponge off?" The comments come just a week after he swore at a photographer at an event The 94-year-old has a long history of blunt remarks at official engagements '+n.escapeExpression("function"==typeof(o=null!=(o=r(e,"eyebrowText")||(null!=l?r(l,"eyebrowText"):l))?o:n.hooks.helperMissing)?o.call(null!=l?l:n.nullContext||{},{name:"eyebrowText",hash:{},data:t,loc:{start:{line:28,column:63},end:{line:28,column:78}}}):o)+" \n '+(null!=(o=c(e,"if").call(r,null!=l?c(l,"cta2PreText"):l,{name:"if",hash:{},fn:n.program(32,t,0),inverse:n.noop,data:t,loc:{start:{line:63,column:20},end:{line:63,column:61}}}))?o:"")+"\n"+(null!=(o=(c(e,"ifAll")||l&&c(l,"ifAll")||n.hooks.helperMissing).call(r,null!=l?c(l,"cta2Text"):l,null!=l?c(l,"cta2Link"):l,{name:"ifAll",hash:{},fn:n.program(34,t,0),inverse:n.noop,data:t,loc:{start:{line:64,column:20},end:{line:70,column:30}}}))?o:"")+" Denmark is a Scandinavian country located in Europe and is bordered by Germany The Kingdom of Denmark is also a sovereign state that encompasses both Denmark and two other independent constituent countries namely Greenland and the Faroe Islands The history of the Kingdom of Denmark dates back to the 8th century during the 10th century Denmark was a unified Kingdom which was best known for being an adept seafaring nation during the battle for domination of the Baltic Sea The Kalmar Union was established in 1397 where Sweden Later in 1523 the union ended due to the Swedish secession leaving Denmark and Germany under the same monarch The Danish monarchy is constitutional and the Crown is not allowed to independently perform any other political duties not expressed in the Constitution of Denmark Executive powers over the government of Denmark pass through monarch's royal reserve The monarch is Denmark's representative on the diplomatic and official levels including state ceremonies Frederick VII saw Denmark transfer from an absolute monarchy to a constitutional monarchy in 1848 1808 in Copenhagen and was the last Danish monarch from the old royal branch to assume the throne and also to rule as monarch with independent governance he signed a constitution that stripped the monarch of its absolute governance over Denmark and gave way to the establishment of a constitutional monarchy Frederick VII ruled between 1848 and1863 and was the most beloved among the Kings of Denmark and he was King of Denmark between 1912 and 1947 and the only King of Iceland between 1918 and 1944 King Christian X was a member of the House of Glücksburg and the first member of his family since King Frederick VII to have been born into the Danish royal family since his father and grandfather were of the German Ducal bloodline King Christian X was a strict character with an authoritarian personality who advocated for royal dignity and power Christian was also a stubborn figure as his reluctance to embrace democracy led to the Easter Crisis in 1920 In spite of his stubbornness he vehemently resisted the German occupation of Denmark during World War II 1899 in Sorgenfri Palace from the House of Glücksburg and the eldest son of King Christian X Frederick IX got his education from Royal Danish Naval Academy and during the German Occupation in Denmark he was acting regent on behalf of his father the King between 1942 and 1943 Frederick assumed the throne upon his father's death in early 1947 the Danish society got rid of the restrictions of an agrarian society and saw the entrance of women into the labor market in the 1960's due to an economic boom caused by the Danish developed the state King Frederick IX also saw the modernization of Denmark which brought with it demands on the monarch In 1972 King Frederick IX died having served between 1947 and 1972 and was succeeded by his daughter the incumbent Queen Margrethe II the Commander-in-Chief of the Danish Defence and the supreme authority of the Church of Denmark Margrethe II was also born from the House of Glücksburg and the eldest child of King Frederick IX Margrethe became heir apparent to the throne in 1953 when the Danish constitution was amended to allow women to inherit the throne Margrethe ascended the throne following her father's death in 1972 becoming the first female Danish monarch since Margret I who ruled the Scandinavian countries during the Kalmer Union Margrethe has been the second longest Danish monarch on the throne Since 1848 Denmark has had five Kings and one Queen who is the incumbent monarch of Denmark Queen Margrethe II The previous Kings of Denmark include the three aforementioned and King Christian IX who reigned between 1863 and 1906 and King Frederick VIII who reigned between 1906 and 1912 the heir apparent to the Danish throne is Crown Prince Frederick photos and original descriptions © 2025 worldatlas.com Command centre in the Hanse-Kaserne Rostock 28 Oct 2021 | 0 Kommentare ICC germany publishes the current situation of maritime piracy: Significant increase in crime in the first quarter The number of incidents 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A brand from German Maritime Institute (DMI) e.V. Naval Officers' Association (MOV) e.V.Jadeallee 102, 26382 Wilhelmshaven E-mail: [email protected] Media data Imprint Data protection Contact us PHILIPPOS Andreou of Schleswig-Holstein-Sonderburg-Glücksburg – or Prince Philip for short – could so easily have become a drug-addled Eurotrash wastrel We see it all the time in magazines like Hello — stupid people with stupid names and stupid titles sitting on their stupid boats ­surrounded by a bunch of stupid girls and some rolled-up bank notes * Read our live blog for the very latest news on Prince Philip's death.. There was some Eurotrash guy in the Sixties who remembered during a coke-fuelled poker game in Paris that he was due to play in a tennis tournament in Monaco the next day leaped into his Ferrari and got 200 yards before he crashed into a tree and died That’s the world Prince Philip is from He was born in Corfu but lived in France before going to a British public school where it must have taken 20 minutes to read out his name in assembly His dad was the king of both Greece and Denmark but ended up in Monte Carlo with his mistress His sisters all married Germans and supported Hitler After school he became an accomplished horseman where he spent his time whizzing round the world and living on a ship He could so easily have married some air-headed actress and ended up in California Instead, this rootless man remained married to the Queen for 70 years and never swerved from his responsibilities as her consort Spending endless days in the background while his wife opened a disabled ramp in Carlisle before travelling to Hartlepool to watch her plant a tree I met him once at some stupid television awards thing. It really wasn’t his scene. I know this because he thought I was Ainsley Harriott patiently shaking hands with countless orange-faced fools and jesters Destined to spend 70 years in the shadow of his wife He once explained that a monarchy does not exist for the benefit of the kings and queens and princes but for the benefit of the people For the 100 people on board it was cramped and noisy He was the patron of 800 organisations and over the years performed 22,219 solo engagements all designed to make us — not him — feel better In 1956 he launched the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award scheme for kids who didn’t want to be scouts or burglars or guides and today more than eight million people around the world have taken part One of the most extraordinary things about him is that we never saw him slouching Even though he had an absentee father and a sick mother so there was no one to tell him to “sit up straight” Even on his last ever public engagement Most people in their seventies can’t even climb a flight of aeroplane steps without falling over whereas Philip was charging around on a horse and carriage like Boadicea He was still driving a car into his nineties we were allowed to see through the mask of servitude and we caught a glimpse of a short-tempered eccentric who had no time for photographers I cannot imagine he was very good at talking about the weather Sometimes he would shut down a question he considered impertinent with a curt invitation to eff off but usually he’d give the annoying reporter a Thanos-style laser blast from those piercing blue eyes Even I’d have turned for him back in the day Gloria Hunniford reckoned he was still hot only a couple of months ago We also know he had no time for political correctness occasionally saying things that these days we mostly can’t even report the Queen enquired how much sight he retained I think we saw him as the nation’s gruff but fiercely loyal uncle And that’s why I’m so sad that his funeral is likely to be a small and muted affair. I know it’s what he wanted — “no fuss” — but even he couldn’t have imagined that, thanks to Covid, that would mean 15 people and no singing. At the passing not just of a great man but of a time when you stood ramrod straight and you did your duty It’ll be a different world probably because we’re without him Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/ There is no longer a monarchy in Greece - and aristocratic titles are not recognized either The question now arises as to what the future surname of the former crown prince Pavlos might be but a fact: His Royal Highness Crown Prince Pavlos (Paul) of Greece and Prince of Denmark from the House of Schleswig-Holstein-Sonderburg-Glücksburg has no Greek citizenship - and no surname in Greece either Now the 57-year-old son of the former Greek King Constantine II wants to apply for both The Greek tabloid media are eagerly awaiting the appointment at the registry office on Friday With his wish to be called "Pavlos of Greece" the royal applicant is likely to fall foul of the constitution The question is what alternative name he proposes After the abolition of the monarchy in Greece in 1974 Constantine II went into exile with his wife Anne-Marie of Denmark and their children the ex-royals were no longer issued Greek passports - and their citizenship was even officially revoked by law in 1994 Pavlos must now fulfill three conditions in order to be allowed to be Greek again: He must declare his allegiance to the constitution renounce any claims to former family property and also provide a surname along with all the necessary personal details It stands to reason that he would like to be called "of Greece" "Titles of nobility shall not be conferred or recognized on Greek citizens" Pavlos has both defended himself and signaled a concession "I have a surname - "of Greece" Why should I change it?" he said on the one hand His name and nationality had been taken away from him Pavlos emphasized that the name is not so important there is no shortage of alternative suggestions - they are discussed extensively in Greek tabloids and social media He could take inspiration from existing surnames and call himself Pavlos Vassilias (Paul King) Pavlos Prinkipas (Paul Prince) or even Pavlos Ellinas (Paul Greek) Even Pavlos Vassilopoulos - Paul Königssohn - would be possible and appropriate A popular Greek supermarket chain bears this name - and Pavlos is undoubtedly the son of a former king it is rumored that Pavlos could be trying some kind of trick According to the newspaper "To Proto Thema" the decision for the surname in the family has already been made: "de Grecia" which is used in Madrid because of the relationship to the royal family can also be found in Pavlos' Danish passport The retired Spanish Queen Sofia is his aunt If the surname "de Grecia" appears in the application Because the literal translation from Spanish would once again be "of Greece" The Greek interior minister will have to make the final decision - which would turn the confusion of names into a political issue By Adrian Prisca With over 2,000 years of rich history, Germany is home to some of the most beautiful castles in the entire world, a country with more than 20,000 palaces just appreciate beautiful architecture or you’re into photography then castle visits must be on your bucket list.  If you’re not sure which places you should visit first we’ve made a list with the 15 most beautiful castles in Germany One of the most important Renaissance castles located in Northern Europe the superb Glücksburg Castle sits on the Flensburg Fjord in the town of Glücksburg It was built on an old monastery site which housed many dukes and nobility since the middle of the 16th century this castle was also used by many Danish kings throughout history it now operates as a museum which is open to the public it’s worth a day trip especially when their gardens are open The imposing Altena Castle is located in the small town of Altena Built in the 12th century on the Klusenberg hill this medieval castle was owned by the counts of Berg the castle was even used as a courthouse and prison at one point in time and in 1914 Richard Schirmann turned it into a youth hostel The hostel is located on the lower castle court yard while the rest of the rooms have been turned into a museum located in the town of Eisenach in central Germany was designated an UNESCO World Heritage site in 1999 Over 1,000 years of Germany’s rich history can be still noticed today as some of its original structures from the 12th and 15th centuries have been beautifully preserved The interiors were restructured in the 19th century turning the Wartburg Castle into a must see attraction Löwenburg Castle is a medieval castle which was purposely built as a fortress Sitting in the Bergpark Wilhelmshöhe near the town of Kassel From the ruins that have been beautifully preserved to its Baroque style interiors the Schönburg Castle is a fancy hotel-restaurant located in the UNESCO World Heritage site above the medieval town of Oberwesel the menu is delectable and their breathtaking views of the Engehöller Valley make it a culinary experience of its own The building itself has quite a special history as well It was first built in the early 900 and it was destroyed in 1689 during the War of the Grand Alliance by French soldiers It remained in ruins for roughly 200 years when a German-American family restored it the town council eventually took ownership and since 1957 it is leased to the Hüttl family this late-medieval / early-Renaissance castle is a photographer’s dream The area around the superb Mespelbrunn Castle is surrounded by woods and the castle sits right on a picturesque lake As of today the family of the Counts of Ingelheim are the owners of this magical castle This late 19th century private villa / castle situated about 20 minutes from the city of Bonn and 40 minutes from Cologne this one for sure will capture your attention apparently slayed the dragon Fafnir on those hills and bathed in his blood to become invulnerable the castle is fully restored and opened to the public on the weekends Its architecture is unique and even though it’s not as big as other castles in this list it deserves to be ranked as one of the most famous castles in Germany The mighty Hohenschwangau Castle is not only one of the most beautiful castles on this list but its surrounding area is truly breathtaking as well This castle is situated in the county of Ostallgäu The great King Ludwig ll of Bavaria lived in this palace in the late 19th century His father King Maximilian ll rebuilt and redecorated the castle in a stunning Gothic Revival style What makes this castle so popular with tourists The Heidelberg castle was built in the early 1200s but was struck by lightning in 1537 and never fully recovered even though the castle was expanded by 1650 In 1764 another lightning bolt destroyed some of the rebuilt sections If you’re interested in guided tours of the courtyard it is recommended you book your visit in advance as this is one of the most popular palaces to visit in Germany For the interior of the palace tickets are available on site This Imperial Castle thrones over the Mosel River valley above the colorful town of Cochem and it’s one of the largest medieval castles in the area If you want that picture-perfect photo and a unique cultural experience there are lots of events which immerse the visitors into the medieval life at the castle but at Christmas there is a special ‘Cochem Castle Christmas’ with traditional preparations and festivities the extraordinary Schwerin Castle is state owned but before that it housed dukes and grand dukes of Mecklenburg It is an old castle which dates back to the early 900s but more records can be found from the 1800s on Throughout the centuries this castle went through many updates and only parts of the building dating back to the 16th and 17th centuries were retained This beautiful piece of architecture is surrounded by lakes and forests in the northern part of Germany This spectacular Gothic Revival castle is another privately owned castle and it’s located in southern Germany The unique history of the superb Lichtenstein Castle dates back to the years 1100 It was destroyed at least twice and rebuilt in the 14th century about 500 metres from the original ruins It had a few different owners throughout the centuries and went through countless restorations Its rich history and its picturesque setting is probably the reason why it is one of the most popular castles in Germany the Hohenzollern Castle is the ancestral seat of the imperial House of Hohenzollern sitting pretty on top of Mount Hohenzollern It was originally built in the 11th century and it also went through several updates and restorations when architect Friedrich August Stüler got his inspiration from the English Gothic Revival architecture and the Château of the Loire Valley The castle is a must-see not only for its incredible architecture but also for the panoramic views it offers Burg Eltz is probably the world’s most beautiful “Ganerbenburg” a castle which belongs to several heirs and descendants of the Elz family This stunning hill castle is very well preserved a statement of the gorgeous Romanesque and Baroque architectural style Two thirds of the castle are open to the public and the third is being used by a branch of the family as their private residence This idyllic 19th century Romanesque Revival palace is situated near Füssen in the southwestern part of Bavaria, a few steps away from the Hohenschwangau castle. King Ludwig II of Bavaria built this palace out of his personal funds in honour of Richard Wagner with an architecture that inspired the castle in the Disney movie Sleeping Beauty their rules for guided tours and photos are pretty strict but there are a few special platforms from where you can take that picture-perfect photo This is a guide meant to show you the endless possibilities of beautiful castles to visit in Germany you are bound to find one on your next trip Commentdocument.getElementById("comment").setAttribute( "id" "a1053959130ade1fc9b49ba9e08ca959" );document.getElementById("iac98c1bca").setAttribute( "id" Widely regarded as one of the world's most influential luxury blogs, Luxatic engages the finest connoisseurs with the content that speaks to their passions.