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Laying of the Foundation Stone
- When
- 5 September 1869
- Where
- mountaintop site
King Ludwig II oversaw the laying of the cornerstone for Neuschwanstein Castle on a mountaintop site in Bavaria.
The foundation stone for the palace was laid on 5 September 1869. Ludwig II personally oversaw the ceremony on a breathtaking mountaintop site, marking the commencement of construction for his private residence.
Sources
- Neuschwanstein Castle Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-02
- Ludwig II of Bavaria Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-08
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