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The Fairytale Castles of King Ludwig II

Season 1
Ludwig II of Bavaria, known as the Swan King or Dream King, spent his life in pursuit of the ideal of beauty. He instigated exceptional, ornate architectural schemes resulting in three breath-taking castles. Dan Cruickshank explores the rich aesthetic of these fairytale structures. He argues that Ludwig's castles are more than flamboyant kitsch and are extraordinary marvels.
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  1. S1 E1 - The Fairytale Castles of King Ludwig II
    June 30, 2013
    59min
    TV-G
    Ludwig II of Bavaria, known as the Swan King or Dream King, spent his life in pursuit of the ideal of beauty. He instigated exceptional, ornate architectural schemes resulting in three breath-taking castles. Dan Cruickshank explores the rich aesthetic of these fairytale structures. He argues that Ludwig's castles are more than flamboyant kitsch and are extraordinary marvels.
    Free trial of BBC Select

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Dan Cruickshank
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