Belvís de Monroy Castle has a long history beginning in the 13th century. Located in the central part of Spain, its survival through stylistically contrasting periods in history has resulted in an aesthetically eclectic architectural design. This castle was built in the Middle Ages on the site of an older Moorish fortress, and then rehabilitated into a palace during the Renaissance. At present it is closed to the public, but you can visit it from the outside. You can also visit the old village spreading at its feet. During your visit, don't forget to go into the local museum, where you will learn many interesting facts about the place.
Linderhof is the smallest of the three palaces built by King Ludwig II of Bavaria and the only one which he lived to see completed.
Ludwig II, who was crowned king in 1864, began his building activities in 1867-1868 by redesigning his rooms in the Munich Residenz and laying the foundation stone of Neuschwanstein Castle. In 1868 he was already making his first plans for Linderhof. However, neither the palace modelled on Versailles that was to be sited on the floor of the valley nor the large Byzantine palace envisaged by Ludwig II were ever built.
Instead, the new building developed around the forester's house belonging to his father Maximilian II, which was located in the open space in front of the present palace and was used by the king when crown prince on hunting expeditions with his father.