Schwangau in Ostallgäu, Bavaria, Germany — Central Europe
Marienbrücke
Photographed by James Hulse, February 24, 2024
1. Marienbrücke Marker
Schon als Kind hat Kronprinz Ludwig die Naturschönheiten der Gegend um Schwangau kennen und lieben gelernt, so auch das Schauspiel des Wasserfalls in der Pöllatschlucht oberhalb von Neuschwanstein. Die von schroffen Felswänden gesäumte Schlucht wurde schon in der Generation Maximilians II. als besonders attraktives Stück Natur "entdeckt". Der zunächst hölzerne Steg der Marienbrücke wurde durch Ludwig II. während des Baus von Neuschwanstein durch die jetzige elegante freitragende Eisenkonstruktion ersetzt. "Die Aussicht von dort oben ist bezaubernd schön, besonders auch der Blick von der Marienbrücke aus auf die Burg, welche die Wartburg, die mit Recht so viel gepriesene, was Lage, sowie architectonische Pracht und Glanz der Gemälde betrifft weit überstrahlen soll,"schreibt König Ludwig II. 1881 in einem Brief.
As a child Crown Prince Ludwig had already grown to love the beautiful scenery of the Scwangau area, including the dramatic waterfall in the Pöllatschlucht above Neuschwanstein. This gorge with its steep rocky walls had already been "discovered" by Maximilian II's generation as a beauty spot. The wooden railings of the bridge that spans it, the Marienbrücke, were replaced by Ludwig II during the building of Neuschwanstein by the present elegant, cantilever construction made of iron. "The view from up above is enchanting, especially the view from the Marienbrücke of the castle, which will far outshine the Wartburg for all its acknowledged merits of lócation, architectural splendour and magnificent paintings," wrote King Ludwig II in a letter in 1881.
Erected by Bayerische Verwaltung der staatlichen Schlösser, Gärten und Seen.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Bridges & Viaducts. A significant historical year for this entry is 1881.
Location. 47° 33.328′ N, 10° 44.938′ E.
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Regionally, this marker is in German Swabia, in the Allgäu, and on the Romantic Road. Globally, it is in Europe, the European Union, Atlantic Europe, Central Europe, the Schengen Area, Western Europe, and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire, the Holy Roman Empire, and the former West Germany.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Schloss Neuschwanstein (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Schloss Hohenschwangau / Hohenschwangau Castle (approx. 0.7 kilometers away); Schloss Neuschwanstein / Neuschwanstein Castle (approx. 0.7 kilometers away); Imperial-Royal Austrian Soldiers Memorial (approx. 3.7 kilometers away); Franziskanerkloster Alter Friedhof St. Sebastian (approx. 3.7 kilometers away); Füssen im Königswinkel • Stadtmauer / Füssen in the King's Corner • City Wall
Photographed by James Hulse, February 24, 2024
2. The Marienbrücke bridge and Marker
More about this marker. The Marienbrücke and marker are located on the grounds of the Neuschwanstein Castle.
Also see . . . Neuschwanstein Castle. Wikipedia (Submitted on April 8, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)
Photographed by James Hulse, February 24, 2024
3. The view of Neuschwanstein Castle from the Marienbrücke bridge
Photographed by James Hulse, February 24, 2024
4. The view of the Marienbrücke bridge from the Neuschwanstein Castle
Credits. This page was last revised on April 8, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 6, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 169 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 8, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
