The Fairytale Castles of King Ludwig II
The Fairytale Castles of King Ludwig II
8/102013HD
Ludwig II of Bavaria, more commonly known by his nicknames the Swan King or the Dream King, is a legendary figure - the handsome boy-king, loved by...
Dan Cruickshank
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