BERLIN — Voters in the municipality where Neuschwanstein Castle is located have nominated the 19th-century palaces built by King Ludwig II of Bavaria, some of which are among the most well-liked tourist attractions in Germany, for UNESCO World Heritage status.
In a referendum held on Sunday, the Schwangau municipality received about 56% of the votes cast in favor of the bid, according to the German news agency dpa.
The World Heritage Committee of UNESCO is anticipated to make a judgment around the middle of 2025, and officials intend to officially submit the bid to the organization early next year.
According to German officials, four of Ludwig’s works scattered throughout southern Bavaria are up for World Heritage classification.
They are the Linderhof Palace, the King’s House on Schachen, which is by far the least well-known of the four, Neuschwanstein Castle, a testament to a medieval culture that draws influence from Richard Wagner, and Herrenchiemsee Palace, which is situated on an island in a lake and is modeled after France’s Versailles.
Voters in the municipality of Neuschwanstein Castle have nominated the 19th-century palaces built by King Ludwig II of Bavaria.
When Ludwig, who had amassed enormous debts, passed away in 1886, Neuschwanstein and Herrenchiemsee were still unfinished.
In response to local worries that Neuschwanstein’s World Heritage classification might increase the number of tourists visiting the already popular destination and result in new limits on construction there, the local council in Schwangau decided to organize a vote.
Stefan Rinke, the mayor, expressed delight with the result. He said this gives the populace a clear mandate to actively support the state’s initiative.
SOURCE – (AP)
