The Royal Castle of Hohenschwangau is on an opposite hillside from the Neuschwanstein Castle. It was the childhood home of King Ludwig II of Bavaria. It was built by his father, King Maximilian II and was the official summer and hunting residence of the family. June 17, 2016

A model of Neuschwanstein Castle in Bavaria, Germany. June 17, 2016

The view of the inner courtyard and tower area of the fairy-tale Neuschwanstein Castle in Bavaria, Germany. June 17, 2016

Harburg Castle, located along Bavaria, Germany’s Romantic Road, is considered to be one of the most impressive remaining medieval castles in Germany. Records show the castle was first mentioned in 1150 and has never been seriously damaged by war. June 19, 2016

Harburg Castle, located along Bavaria, Germany’s Romantic Road, is considered to be one of the most impressive remaining medieval castles in Germany. June 19, 2016

The Harburg Castle complex, in Bavaria, Germany, includes the castle house, chapel, sentry walk, prison tower, prison tower, dungeon and other buildings. June 19, 2016

Harburg Castle in Bavaria, Germany, sits high on a hill and overlooks the town for which it’s named. June 19, 2016

Rothenburg, a town in northern Bavaria, Germany, is known for its medieval architecture. I found Rothenburg to be a charming town, with half-timbered houses along cobblestone lanes. June 19, 2016

As part of the popular Romantic Road through southern Germany, Rothenburg is known for its well-preserved medieval old town. June 19, 2016

Rothenburg, the well-preserved medieval old town in southern Germany. June 19, 2016

Rothenburg, a charming town in Bavaria, Germany, with its half-timbered houses along cobblestone lanes. June 19, 2016

Rothenburg, a charming town in Bavaria, Germany, with its half-timbered houses along cobblestone lanes. June 19, 2016

Rothenburg, a charming town in Bavaria, Germany, with its half-timbered houses along cobblestone lanes. June 19, 2016

Another look at the Royal Botanical Garden in Madrid. June 2, 2010