Linderhof
Among the harsh mountain scenery in southern Bavaria, 87 km south of Munich, in the beautiful alpine valley is Grasvangtal castle Linderhof. It was built by order of Ludwik II. In 1869 the king bought the land around. For the same places his father Maximilian II had a hut, called by locals royal house.Linderhof Castle is constructed from 1870 to 1878 under the leadership of the court architect Georg Dolmen. At Linderhof everything was ready yet at the time when the king is still alive, and this castle remains one of his favorite places. Monarch drown on June 13, 1886 in Lake Shtarnberg.
The main facade of the castle has a terrace. Before it has a swimming pool with gold-plated sculpture group of the fountain jet rises to a height of 30 meters. After the portal of the building the visitor comes in a beautiful hall. In the periphery there is a red marble columns and pilasters. The center is located bronze sculpture of one of the Bourbons - Ludwik XIV, known in history as the King-sun horse.Another landmark of the castle is a western room with tapestries, called music. It strikes with the murals. Paintings and fabric soft furnishings reminiscent of tapestry. They are made in a Paris factory and depict pastoral scenes rococo. Visitors are impressed by the kind of ornate musical instrument, an unusual combination of fortepiano and lantern. Beside him is a life-size peacock made of painted Sèvres porcelain. In the same room also has swan from white porcelain, one of the favorite birds of Ludwik II.Reception of the King was designed by Munich artist Christian Yank and is made at the beginning of construction in 1870 The original idea was room to throne room. In the expensive finishes on the walls harmoniously and discreetly built two fireplaces of marble that have the equestrian statues of kings of the Bourbon dynasty. At work writing the owner of the castle has a golden pen and desktop clock. Bureau is bordered by a green canopy with precious gold threads. Malachite round desktop decoration on the desk are a gift from Queen Elizabeth Alexandrovna Russian.The bedroom in the castle Linderhof was designed by theater artist Angelo Kvadlio in 1971 In 1884 it was extended by Julius Hoffman. Interestingly, the bedroom is the largest room in the palace. It is located in its mid axis and watching the water cascade in the north, illuminated by crystalline gas lantern with a dominating blue color. Marble statues, sculptures and drawings on the ceilings show the tendency of farmers to Greek mythology. Over the bed alcove is painted boxes of Apollo Solar. The German is its author Ludwik Lesker. Embroidery of the canopy remains unfinished, with the exception of the Bavarian coat of arms on the bed.
Adjacent to the bedroom is a pink room, which was previously dressing room for the king. The cabinet is one of the four, having shape of a horseshoe, located around the main palace premises. They are more pastel and soft tones. The pink room is elegantly appointed, rococo. The walls have images of pastel Albert Grefle ladies of the French court of XIII century. Among them is the portrait of Countess Dyubari, mistress of Ludwik XV.Mirror Hall is linked to the bedroom. Located on the south side. Many experts believe this room for one of the tops of the mastery of German architects who were the best in Europe in fitting room mirror. Traditions of this craft in German lands back to the 18th century. Large mirrors are installed in walls having a white-gold plating. Mirrors create the illusion of more space and repeat multiple images of expensive ornaments from ivory. Against the window has a sofa to rest.
Entertainment Hall is located on the second floor of the palace. Colored in bright red and has a round shape. On the table is a vase with flowers from porcelain. The dining room could be serviced from ground level and have the advantage that it allows the master to feed himself. Room is decorated with sketches of baroque paintings. Their author is a Christian Yank. Painted in the period 1870-1872, theThe eastern room is decorated with tapestries statues depicting scenes from mythology. Over the marble fireplace is a sculptural group of three Graces Teobard Behler. Walls and ceilings are decorated with paintings and gold carvings. Main picture shows Apollo Aurora.
North of the castle is a slope with water cascades consisting of 30 marble steps on which the flowing water in the pool with a fountain. It is adorned with sculptural group depicting the Roman god Neptun.Stramnite slopes of the Bavarian Alps create good conditions for making the beautiful gardens around the castle Linderhof. Terraced garden in the Renaissance style. The park is in English style and occupies an area of 80 hectares. The southern hill king wanted to build an amphitheater. Later, however, there is placed a statue of Venera.V vast park is located and Moorish pavilion. It gives a unique exotic park of the castle. In those years was known affection Ludwik II of everything east. In his winter residence in Munich is an Indian pavilion. Another odd quirk of the King is located near the palace Linderhof grotto with stalactites.
