Linderhof Palace of KIng Ludwig II of Bavaria
This is so far the smallest palace built by King Ludwig II, king of Bavaria, Germany. Linderhof Palace or Schloss Linderhof is located near Ettal Abbey in the southwest part of Bavaria, Germany. I was telling myself during our visit that I won’t go inside this building if I can’t take photos. Sad to say, I was forced to go inside because of my curiousness and want to see the inside of this palace because this is the only one that was finished when King Ludwig was still in life. I was in Neuschwanstein castle, another castle of King Ludwig II but he already died and this castle was still not done.
In short, after paying the entrance fee for Linderhof Palace, I did went inside with friends. I did not regret it because it was truly a very beautiful palace. Here is one image I took from outside. Such an amazing view!
Linderhof Palace during our visit last September 2011.I love its wonderful setting.
I guess my favorite part was the Hall of Mirrors. This room was used by the king as some kind of living room. He enjoyed sitting in the niche, sometimes reading there the whole night. Because Ludwig II used to sleep in the daytime and stay awake in the night, the mirrors created an unimaginable effect for him when they reflected the light of the candles a thousand times. The parallel placement of some mirrors evoke the illusion of a never ending avenue.
