The document provides descriptions of several royal palaces and castles in Germany, including details about specific rooms and architectural features. It mentions the Residence Palace in Munich which was extended from the 14th century to become a Renaissance palace. It also describes Linderhof Palace as Ludwig II's royal villa originally used as a hunting lodge, and Neuschwanstein Castle which Ludwig II rebuilt in a historic style inspired by medieval castles. Additionally, it lists Nymphenburg Palace as a summer residence built from the 17th to 19th century and scattered pavilions in its gardens.

2. The Residence ( Residenz ) An old castle, extended and improved, from the 14 century until it became a veritable palace

3. The Antiquarium/ Banquet Hall, with 70 metres long, was finished in 1600 . It´s one of the most splendid Renaissance room.

4. Portrait Gallery

5. The Queen´s sitting room

7. Audience Room, setting for diplomatic ceremonies

8. State bedroom

9. Parcial view of the “ Rich Rooms”

10. Cabinet of miniatures

11. The Grotto Courtyard ( Grottenhof), dated from 1508, is a sort of open air festival´s hall

12. Mercury, messenger of gods, leaps out of the magnificent grotto

13. Linderhof Palace Royal Villa of Ludwig II, originally a hunting lodge

15. Terraced Hill Garden

16. Cascade´s gardens

18. Neuschwantein Castle In 1869 Ludwig II rebuilt an existing ruin in the style of the “old German Knights”, as he wrote to Richard Wagner. “ It´s not a copy of a medieval castle, but a typical historic creation”

21. View of Fussen district and its lakes from a window of the castle

22. Built from 17 to 19 century as a summer residence Nymphenburg Palace

25. Scatered in the gardens are wonderfull pavillions

26. Pagodenbourg Designed with chinese motives, typical of the periode

27. Chinese lacquar room

29. Babenburg

31. Hall of the mirrows Amalienburg (hunting lodge)

32. Detail of wall´s kitchen with decorated Dutch tiles

34. By Maria [email_address] Wagner & Ludwig II Music: Die Walküre Richard Wagner Photos:2006