Marco Marzi

Castles of Bavaria

King Ludwig is the most famous Bavarian king,the king of fairy tales and the most controversial son of Bavaria. During his reign, he built three wonderful castles, a reflection of his personality and his passions, which today are among the most visited monuments in Germany: Neuschwanstein, Linderhof and Herrenchiemsee, as well as Hohenschwangau, where Ludwig lived for many years since childhood.

His legacy is intertwined with the history of art and architecture as well as a small part of the music; In fact, in addition to commissioning the construction of what was then considered 'extravagant castles' he was a devoted patron of the composer Richard Wagner.

If you too are fascinated by the legendary figure of this King and want to visit his beautiful castles, here is the musical itinerary of Marco Marzi, a short journey into the fascinating Bavaria.