Thursday, June 7, 2018

Day 12 Wurzberg, Germany


71°F
TEMP
44%
CHANCE OF RAIN
AVERAGE WEATHER IN JUNE
Wurzburg,





Central European Time Zone (UTC+01:00)
TIME ZONE
German
LANGUAGE



Euro
CURRENCY




















Surrounded by Franconian vineyards, Würzburg was heavily damaged during World War II, but has since been completely restored. This prestigious university city is a jewel of baroque architecture. Its most pristine example of pomp and glory is the great Bishops' Residenz palace, built in 1744 for the prince-bishop; his unwavering support of artists is evidenced by the sweeping staircase and magnificent ceiling frescoes by Tiepolo. Other landmarks include the medieval, statue-lined Old Main Bridge and Marienberg Fortress, originally a Celtic hill fort and later residence of the bishops. The city remains a major wine-making center, hosting Germany's oldest and largest vineyard.

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