71°F
TEMP
44%
CHANCE OF RAIN
AVERAGE WEATHER IN JUNE
Wurzburg,
Central European Time Zone (UTC+01:00)
Central European Time Zone (UTC+01:00)
TIME ZONE
German
LANGUAGE
Euro
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€
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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.
DATE: THURSDAY, JUN 7
START TIME: AFTERNOON
DURATION: 4 HOURS
Tour Würzburg’s Bishops’ Residenz, one of Germany’s largest and most ornate palaces and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Drive with your guide to the former residence of the Würzburg prince-bishop. This vast compound was built over a 25-year period, beginning in 1719. Admire the massive reception staircase and overhead ceiling with its stunning, 2,000-square-foot “Four Continents” fresco painted by Venetian artist Giovanni Tiepolo. You will see several of the building’s ornate rooms, each representing a different style, the colonnaded chapel and the baroque and English-style gardens lined with ornate statues. A highlight is sure to be the Mirror Cabinet. Incredibly, the entire complex was meticulously reconstructed after extensive damage from World War II bombing. After, continue to the Old Town of Würzburg, where a walking tour shows you the stunning Romanesque Cathedral, the baroque Neumünster church, the market square and Town Hall and the oldest wine bar in town.
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