Kingdom of Bavaria

State · 1806–1870 CE · at its largest around 1807 CE

The southern German kingdom ruled by the Wittelsbach dynasty from Munich, elevated with Napoleon's backing and later the second-largest state of the German Empire.

On its lands while it lasted

Würzburg (c. 1806 CE): Capital of Grand Duchy of Würzburg (1806–1814).
Coburg (c. 1836 CE): Capital of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha (1836–1839).
Neuschwanstein Castle (1869 CE): Romantic hilltop castle in Bavaria built for King Ludwig II from 1869, a New Seven Wonders finalist.