Ludwig II, long before purchasing the Herreninsel in September 1873, had planned erection of a palace complex following the example of Versailles with the intention of glorifying the absolute monarchy. He studied all available sources to become acquainted with Louis XIV. It is related that he borrowed whole piles of literature from the Bavarian State Library pertaining to the era of the Sun King for study purposes.

Ludwig II, long before purchasing the Herreninsel in September 1873, had planned erection of a palace complex following the example of Versailles with the intention of glorifying the absolute monarchy. He studied all available sources to become acquainted with Louis XIV. It is related that he borrowed whole piles of literature from the Bavarian State Library pertaining to the era of the Sun King for study purposes.

Copy of the Versailles Palace, the measures of the building are enormous: a main façade with 25 window-bays and side façades with 18 window-bays each,  a Great Hall of Mirrors with a length of 75 meters.Copy of the Versailles Palace, the measures of the building are enormous: a main façade with 25 window-bays and side façades with 18 window-bays each,  a Great Hall of Mirrors with a length of 75 meters.

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