Neuschwanstein is picturesque and worth visiting but for grandeur, opulence and historical significance Versailles blows it away. Out of curiosity I looked it up. Neuschwanstein gets 1.5 million visitors a year. Versailles gets 15 million.
OT: What is the most iconic building in the world?
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And it's only about half finished anyway....
Agreed. I liked some of the other castles in the area better as well.
Royal Palace in Caserta, Italy.
If I recall correctly, it was unfinished at the time of King Ludwig's tragic and mysterious "accidental drowning," and the newly formed German state, which wasted no time in claiming the castle, chose not to complete it.
I realize that this is a highly subjective thread and I do not wish to take away from the Cinderella vs. Neuschwanstein debate raging here but for my $ this is the winner - La Sagrada Familia
My recollection from my tour there is that the partial construction was limited to the interior of the castle. Only 4-5 rooms were finished and lavishly furnished. The castle exterior and building structure are as originally planned, I think(?).
For some reason, I immediately thought of this movie that somehow became a hit.
Kim Cattrall’s iconic debutFor some reason, I immediately thought of this movie that somehow became a hit.
Iconic to me means an extremely unique building which a vast majority of people can see a picture of and immediately associate it with a city and/or country. Disregarding current events, my pick is this masterpiece......
Too niche and unknown for most - important, but not iconic. Notre Dame, Sacre Coeur, and The Dom are iconic IMO (obviously subjective).
In terms of significance to the world and world history, I would go with this.
No--there was to be more. Buildings in the open area between the gate and the current main building including a chapel (yellow part) as part of a keep were never built (some foundations were).
Gotcha. Oh that Ludwig. He was so darned mad.No--there was to be more. Buildings in the open area between the gate and the current main building including a chapel (yellow part) as part of a keep were never built (some foundations were).
Unexpected entry, but good call -- that would probably be the top choice for one quarter of the world.
In terms of significance to the world and world history, I would go with this.