Linderhof Castle - Mad Ludwig's Haven
By Judy Evans
@JudyEv (382104)
Rockingham, Australia
December 11, 2015 11:29pm CST
Linderhof Palace is the smallest of three palaces built by King Ludwig II of Bavaria. It is the only one he saw completed. The palace of Versailles of the French Sun King Louis XIV was the inspiration for Linderhof, although the building is on a smaller scale. The landscaped gardens cover an area of 125 acres or around 50 hectares. The gilded statues, water features and other ornamental features are striking. It was a great shame that we weren't allowed to take photos inside as the interior was amazing.
Ludwig regarded himself as a 'Moon King' and would read or be awake all night, sleeping during the day. Vince sneaked a photo of the sumptuous bedroom. It's the last photo. The bed is raised on steps in an alcove closed off with a gilded balustrade. There is a glass candelabra here that holds 108 candles.
The Hall of Mirrors creates the effect of a never-ending space. There is a carpet here made of ostrich plumes.
The dining room has a disappearing dumb-waiter. Ludwig dined alone but would have the table set for four so he could talk to imaginary people. He rarely entertained. This is the first of two posts and two slideshows on Linderhof Castle.
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@Sheilamarie78 (2586)
• Canada
12 Dec 15
I remember when my kids talked to their imaginary friends. They grew out of it.
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@Sheilamarie78 (2586)
• Canada
12 Dec 15
@JudyEv Would they be human or animal. My kids had both. A remember a blue horse.
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@JudyEv (382104)
• Rockingham, Australia
12 Dec 15
@Sheilamarie78 Probably animal. A blue horse sounds good. :)
@celticeagle (189833)
• Boise, Idaho
12 Dec 15
Lugwig sounds like me since I love to stay up at night too. What a place! I think he needed to get some rest.
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@celticeagle (189833)
• Boise, Idaho
12 Dec 15
@JudyEv ..Yeah, all that time alone is when the evil comes in and he comes up with all the bad ideas.
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@41CombedaleRoad (5966)
• Greece
12 Dec 15
King Ludwig certainly knew how to please himself although this was the only Palace he was able to see completed. He must have had great taste even though he had some peculiarities, such as treating the day as night. I wonder if anyone ever saw him under those conditions.
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@41CombedaleRoad (5966)
• Greece
13 Dec 15
@JudyEv He was in the tradition of the Roman's then who liked to be perceive dt as gods.
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@JudyEv (382104)
• Rockingham, Australia
12 Dec 15
His bed was raised up like an altar so his servants would perceive him as god-like. He really liked French furnishings etc but also oriental. Quite eclectic tastes really.
@JudyEv (382104)
• Rockingham, Australia
15 Dec 15
@41CombedaleRoad I didn't know that! But then, there is a lot I don't know.
@shellyjaneo (1076)
• United Kingdom
13 Dec 15
I wouldn't mind all those candles in my bedroom how romantic :) x
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@JudyEv (382104)
• Rockingham, Australia
15 Dec 15
@shellyjaneo It's surprises me that adults fall out of bed. My brother-in-law does too apparently. He has crazy dreams and thrashes around and ends up falling out of bed.
@shellyjaneo (1076)
• United Kingdom
14 Dec 15
@JudyEv That's is very true actually and I do have a tendency to fall out of bed even though we have a super king size x
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@JudyEv (382104)
• Rockingham, Australia
12 Dec 15
He seems a very strange man. He didn't have a very happy childhood which wouldn't have helped.
@Dragonairy1 (1722)
• Newcastle Upon Tyne, England
13 Dec 15
It looks very impressive, it's always amazing what rich people create.
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@JudyEv (382104)
• Rockingham, Australia
12 Dec 15
He was dearly loved by all his subjects. Obviously you have no subjects. You need to get yourself some subjects. 
Actually his subjects didn't have a lot of money either but perhaps that's because they gave it all to Ludwig.
Actually his subjects didn't have a lot of money either but perhaps that's because they gave it all to Ludwig.
@JudyEv (382104)
• Rockingham, Australia
12 Dec 15
In the hall of mirrors there were 70 odd very expensive urns. The total value must have been mind-blowing.
