Of course, what's depicted in the strong arms of the man above could be a couple of geese. I mean, why would a peasant carry swans around? I always thought were pretty useless, except for romantics to gawk at. But it turns out that swans were used for food for centuries. Hard to find a recipe though, unless the swan is made of chocolate or is an ice carving. Here's a medieval recipe for swan, just in case you happen to have one in your larder.
Staying in Hohenschwangau when visiting the King's Castles
By James Martin, About.com Guide
Hohenschwangau Castle - Swan Fountain Picture
Hohenschwangau Castle - Swan Fountain Picture
James Martin
Swans, of course, are celebrated here. There's a huge one atop Hohenschwangau Castle. And, as we will see, there are still lots of swans in the Alpsee. The Alpsee is the very place Mad King Ludwig, also known as the "Swan King" died under some pretty peculiar circumstances.
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- Ah, those romantic castles! Hohenschwangau Castle in its Environment
- Hohenschwangau Castle and the Romantic Alpsee
- Lovers alone with their view of the Alpsee
- Hotel Muller Hohenschwangau - A Great Place to Stay
- Hohenschwangau Castle - Lion Fountain Picture
- Hohenschwangau Castle - Swan Fountain Picture
- Alpsee Swans and Their Young
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