Sights in Wurzburg

Wurzburg sights include markets, castles and bridges. Wurzburg has a rich history and there are many sites of historical interest. On the outskirts of the town are beautiful vineyards which produce quality wine. Every summer there is a wine festival. Wurzburg is located along the Main River and can be reached by train. It is only an hour's journey from Frankfurt. When you are in Wurzburg it is easy to get around the town on foot. This small town is charming and visitors will feel at home among the locals. Visitors will need at least 2 days to enjoy the town and the sites in the region. Wurzburg suffered extensive damage during World War II.

Market

Be part of the hustle and bustle of the local market that is held every day. The market sells a variety of produce and it is a fun activity to spend the morning browsing the stalls. The market is located at the main square in the town and it is closed on Sundays.

Residenz

The Residenz is a palace which is a popular tourist attraction. The rooms are intricately decorated and other noteworthy attractions include the staircase, Tiepolo ceiling and the Imperial Hall. Spectacular art is on display and there is a tennis court. English guided tours are available.

Marienberg Fortress

If you cross over the Old Bridge you will reach the Marienberg Fortress. It was constructed in the 13th century. There are views of the city and river. Get to the fortress by walking or catching a bus. The fortress was originally a Celtic building before Prince Bishop lived there. It was damaged during a war and was reconstructed using a Baroque style. Inside the fortress is the Mainfrankisches Museum. Here you can see gold jewelry and models of the city. There are tours available. The surrounding area is perfect for hiking and there are trails to follow.

St Kilian's Cathedral

Work on the cathedral began in 788 and the building shows German architecture. The cathedral was damaged in a fire but has been restored.

Old Bridge

The Old Bridge is decorated with statues of saints. It was constructed in 1133 and restored in 1533. It is a bridge for pedestrians and cyclists.

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Residenz

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The world famous Wurzburg' "Residenz", built 1720-1744 according to plans of the prolific Balthasar Neumann once was the prince bishops' palace. Today it is a UNESCO-World Heritage - a main work of South German Baroque period and one of Europe's most ornate palaces. Visitors can admire the unique famed staircase with cantilever cupola and largest ceiling-painting of the world by the Venetian Tiepolo. An allegory extolling the fame of the prince-bishop in the most immodest way imaginable. The tour of the palace goes through the plain stuccoed "Weisser Saal", before plunging into more..

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Alte Marienbruecke

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This is the oldest bridge still existing over the Main River and was built in 1473-1543. it is lined with statues of saints.

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Mainfränkisches Museum

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Located in the former arsenal this museum contains sculptures by Riemenschneider and examples of all genres of art across the ages, as well as an interesting display on Franconian wine. The fortress it is housed in, Festung Marienburg, dates to 1201 and contains a 13th-century church, and the Renaissance-Baroque palace that served as the residence of the bishops of Wuerzburg until 1719.

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Cathedral with Crypt and cloister

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Wurzburg's Cathedral, consecrated to St. Kilian too, was burned out in 1945, so only the exterior is true to the original Romanesque cathedral built in 1045-1188. South of the Dom building you will find the large, picturesque cloister. You can enter from the southern transverse part of the Dom and from the so-called "Burkardushaus". In the cloister you may find numerous tombstones, most of them dating from the 15th to the 18th century. Of special interest are the tombstones of the curates of the Dom and those in memory of the clergy belonging to the former chapter of the more..

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Residenz Art Gallery, Antiques & Graphics collection

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The best is to connect the Residenz tour with a visit of these (admission free) museums. Reduced Opening hours: art gallery Tue-Sat: 9.30am - 12.30pm, Antiques collection: Tue-Sat: 2 - 5pm, Sun: 9.30am - 12.30 pm (every fortnight), Graphics collection: Tue & Thur: 4 - 6pm. bob jones: this is crap

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Neumünsterkirche and Lusamgärtlein

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Leading off the Market place, the Neumunster's dusky pink facade stands out among the postwar houses. This Romanesque basilica of the 11th century has a 13th century choir and ornate tower, imposing cupola and Baroque facade (1710-1716) and is built on the burial site of St. Kilian. In the Lusam Garden is the grave of the minstrel Walther von der Vogelweide.

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Rathaus

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The Rathaus of Wurzburg was begun in the 13th century and extended in the 15th and 16th century. The facade is covered in 16th century painting and the structure has a late-Renaissance tower dating from 1660.

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Botanical Garden

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Outdoor terrains open daily from 8am till 4pm (winter) or 6pm (summer), Green houses: Wed and Sat 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Sun and public holidays: 10:00 - 12:00 a.m. and 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.

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Marienkapelle

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Late Gothic chapel of the rich citizens, begun in 1377, completed about 1481. Decorated with rich ornamental sculptures. The interior has been renewed after a fire in 1945. Noteworthy is the "Beautiful Madonna", about 1400, numerous tombstones of Franconian knights and townsmen, among them Riemenschneider’s tombstone of the great Baroque architect Neumann.

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Käppele

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Pilgrimage-church, built by Neumann about 1748, spacious dimensions and splendid interior.

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Haus zum Falken

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The most splendid of all Baroque mansions, formerly an inn. The Rococo stuccowork was added in 1751. Located off the market square.

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Stachel and Rückermainhof

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The "Stachel", mentioned in 1413 for the first time, is one of the typical courts with romantic courtyard. Next to it is the Vorderer Gressenhof, one of Würzburg’s most beautiful Renaissance courts. The Rückermainhof, built by Greising in 1715, was once the headquarter of the St. Burkard foundation.

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