On the last day of our holiday in Bavaria, we decided to visit a very miserable suburb. We are going to Berg, where Ludwig II, King of Bavaria, was killed.
Although, it is now sad about the once ruling king, and what we, in general, case before their death. Rarely, one of them is not betrayed, killed or even tried to poison. This is part of their kingdom. However, Ludwig I like, he refers to the lucky people who have dreams that are no different from his case. For that and paid.
Well, the main thing is for us to get to Starnberg, and there, up to Berg, we will walk seven kilometers along the coast. "Beauty, not the way," we thought.
Theoretically, the ship had to sail to Berg himself, with transplantation, the truth. But they do not go today, in any case, in the right direction. And on the other hand we're already there, so it's not interesting. And we were sitting politely on the train and gliding comfortably into Starnberg.
It is unlikely that this lonely settlement with a population of over twenty thousand can be called a metropolitan city. Nevertheless, it is the capital of the vast local land, that is, the States of the Five Lakes. Starnberg very quickly went from small village to town, he became the city in 1912, so the center of the city did not have time to form.
The entire center of history is a pair of less ancient paths, one of them, of course, bearing the name Maximilian, St. Mary, the late 19th century - the beginning of the 20th century ...
There is also the Starnberg Palace, the 11th century. Now there are several institutions located.
What really deserves attention is the oldest house of Starnberg, Tutzinger Hof, the 15th century. Once upon a time there was a tavern, and now - a souvenir shop.
Here, maybe, and all the other attractions along the lake are scattered. But the fact that Starnberg - not quite a hole, says that in the city there are international schools. No way, of course, the parents of the children they went to, working here, most likely went to Munich, but still it was a "metropolitan" indicator.
On arrival, the first person we met in the underground passage at the station was the Queen of Shovels. So we called the old lady under a hundred, who was spotted on a cruise ship two days ago.
At this moment he turned a wide-brimmed black hat and panties in plain clothes: a large polka dot-knee pearl dress on his neck ... There was a hard, but straight back like a stick, a thin-foot compression stocking hiding varicose veins.
He shifted our haughty gaze upon us, finding, nodding indifferently. I will not know! I have to notice that I photographed it every now and then, no matter how I try to do it unnoticed.
The old lady will look good in the old station, she is mostly built for someone like herself.
Starnberg was the last station on the way from Munich, opened in 1854 years. Architects and entrepreneurs Ulrich Himbsel (Ulrich Himbsel) and railway stations, and the entire railway line was built on its own, with its own money. Prior to this, he had several times spoken to the King of Bavaria Maximilian II with a proposal to start road construction, but he was all interesting with the decision. Then Mr. Himbzel financed the construction itself and did not lose it.
Resting on the Starnbersee lake at that time was very popular, the luxury ships belonging to the shipping company, whose founders were the same Himbel, sprinkled the lake back and forth, entertaining the wealthy of Munich.
Many of them, including Himembel himself, built a luxurious summer villa around Starnberg. And to reach it long and uncomfortable - the whole 25 kilometers separates the lake paradise from the capital city of Bavaria!
Therefore, the construction of trains is justified and immediately begin to generate income.
During the lifetime of architects, it was the only privately-financed train in Bavaria. The government immediately tried to "blackmail" it, but it happened only a year after Ulrich Himbzel's death in 1861. His heirs were happy!
Okay, as the Germans say, zurück to the station. There are several rooms equipped for different categories of passengers: first, second and third class, as well as a separate room for upscale people and two rooms with entrance hall for kings and queens.
In 2001, a new railway station was built in Starnberg, and the old was declared an ancient monument and closed for recovery. When it is opened, and what will be there - I do not know!
Around Starnberg there are many beautiful villas built in the 19th century - the first half of the 20th century. The most famous and beautiful is Villa de Oza (Villa de Osa). Built for Colombian diplomat's widow at Paris, Norberto de Oza, in 1922. Yes, yes, apparently, where is Starnberg, and where is Paris. To sample take Solitude Palace in Stuttgart.
The widow of the Augusta diplomat lived in Villa de Oza for the rest of his life and died in 1944. True, shortly before his death, the Wehrmacht command was taken from the villa to his base, since a bomb landed on the old headquarters building. But residents, the military did not evict, "thick" only.
Villa de Osa
In 1945, the villagers were taken away by Americans, and when they went to a place a year later, the refugees settled there. Only in 1950, the heirs received back their property.
The son of the late diplomat Frederico, who for some reason took a new name and became Fritz, repaired the building and moved with his wife and daughter.
And now - attention! A year later on the night of 11 September the whole family was killed! The killer is the gardener and manager, who serves the villa, who, after committing suicide, immediately commits suicide.
The heirs of Fritz-Frederico sell houses unlucky away from sin. The new owner is a doctor (the owner is from Bulgaria, by the way) and adapts the building to the clinic. In recent years, it has become unfortunate and is now closed. But the Bulgarian doctor managed to sell it well.
Villa next door - her name is Villa Seehaus, which means "House on the Lake" or "House of the Lake", also fate interesting. In 1945, the former SS General and last Roman commander, Carl Wolf, entered it. In 1962, he gained a hand of justice before him and he was convicted of involvement in deportation of at least 300,000 prisoners to the Treblinka camp. He was sentenced to 15 years in prison, the son of the general immediately sold the villa.
And in a villa with the romantic name "Land of Peace" (Friedländer), everything in life is not easy. It was in 1935 acquired by Justice Minister Frick (Frick). After the war, the Americans arrested him in his own villa and drove him to court in Nuremberg, where he received the death penalty.
In general, the houses are beautiful, but it's hardly worth looking for them, somehow you do not want to. Unless they're on their way.
An unhappy set of buildings crowned by the Berg Palace - one of the most important historical castles in Tanah Lima Lake. He is known not only by the fact that Ludwig II spent there his last days, he played an important role in the life of the castle of Munich.
The palace was built around 1486, the exact date unknown, for some local feudal landlords. And in "royal hands" came after two hundred years - in 1676-years. From that time on, the glory began, which continued into the 18th century.
The view of the palace "from behind", in front of it impossible to approach
The Bavarian kings spend the summer here and organize what is called "Seefeste" - a lakeside holiday. They passed a big road and floundered far beyond Bavaria. Accompanied with respect, carnival, hunting ... To accept an invitation for a holiday like that is an honor for many kings in Europe.
The most famous castle owner is Ludwig the Second. From here he sailed to Pink Island to meet Sisi and Wagner. The last Lake Life in his life he devoted to Tsaritsa Maria Alexandrovna of Russia, who was a distinguished guest.
Now a bit about Ludwig's tragic death, and I might end up.
Literally a few days before the king's death, he was declared crazy. In the castle of Berg, a special room is furnished for him - no sharp corners, door handles and heavy objects. They guard it and place it under house arrest. Nearby there was a doctor and two nurses in the palace park three policemen on duty.
On June 13, 1886, Ludwig went for a walk determined by the doctors, with whom he did not return.
Votiv Kapelle, Berg
The circumstances of his death are still disputed. Did he drown himself, or help ... A long dark story, in general, next time I will say it.
In the photo - a fan of the memory of the unfortunate king, who gathered annually at his death site.
