When looking at great castles in the world, the grandest of them all could be in the Bavarian region of Germany.  Built by the “Mad King Ludwig” (his actual name was Louis II) the castle was built as a celebration of ancient German architecture.  Its official name is Neuschwanstein Castle and it is one of Bavaria’s foremost attractions. However, this magnificent edifice is hardly the only thing to see and do while in the region, which is also home to the Munich metropolis.  There is a lot of amazing architecture, lively cities and a hip nightlife in the region.  Bavaria is a must-see for anybody touring Germany.