via claytoncubitt:

Neuschwanstein. My future home (once it’s moved to my private tropical island) Unknown photographer.

So lovely! Begun in 1869 & completed nearly twenty years later, the castle had a surprising number of modern conveniences.

From Castles.org:

“The construction of the castle was carried out according to a well thought-out plan. The castle was equipped with all kinds of technical conveniences which were very modern, if not to say revolutionary at that time. Running water on all floors. The spring which supplied the castle with excellent drinking water was located 200 meters above the castle. There were toilets equipped with automatic flushing on every floor. A warm air heating system for the entire building. A hot water system for the kitchen and the bath.”