The former residence of the prince-bishops of Würzburg, built between 1720 and 1744 and furnished until 1780, is one of the most important Baroque palace …
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May 16, 2025
We enjoyed a lot our visit to the Residenz. The main staircase ,the rooms, all is stunningly beautiful and nicely preserved. Having Versailles vibes both in the internal space and the gardens, they c…Full review by IrenaR474
Apr 15, 2025
Waited an hour for the English tour then were told they are waiting for more people so we will start in half an hour. Advised us to use the time to do a visit upstairs which we did. Where then surpri…Full review by Navigator811785
Jan 13, 2025
The Baroque Residence along with the Court Garden and Square makes for a very nice place to visit in Würzburg. Recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage attraction (1981), Residenz was constructed betwee…Full review by BradJill
The English tour times are quite limited, if I go on a German tour, is there a English pamphlet available? Thank you!
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You can cerainly purchase a book about the property, but there are no free pamphlets available to guide you thru the Residenz. If the guides/times for English won’t work with your …
You can cerainly purchase a book about the property, but there are no free pamphlets available to guide you thru the Residenz. If the guides/times for English won’t work with your schedule, I would strongly suggest looking at a private group tour or even private 1-on-1 guide to take you thru the property. There is an emence amount of hustory here and you want and expert to help boil down that information. Otherwise, you’ll driwn from information overload.
What is the obelisk type structure near the Residenzplatz called and what is its significance? Thanks
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Are you thinking of the one in the centre of the market square next to the red and white church? If so it was built in 1805 a few years after Napoleon's excursions in Egypt. Egyptian art …
Are you thinking of the one in the centre of the market square next to the red and white church? If so it was built in 1805 a few years after Napoleon's excursions in Egypt. Egyptian art became very popular throughout the west at this time and Napoleon himself visited Wurzberg on three occasions and stayed in the Residenz. It's the meeting point for people in the centre of Wurzberg.
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