5 attractions in Würzburg, including Würzburg Residence, Old Main Bridge and Marienberg Fortress. Map, details and practical tips before you go.
Palaces
Würzburg
The Würzburg Residence is the grand Baroque palace of the former prince-bishops of Würzburg and one of the finest palaces in Europe. Together with its Court Garden and Residence Square, it has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1981.…
Landmarks
Würzburg
The Old Main Bridge (Alte Mainbrücke) in Würzburg is the city's oldest crossing over the Main River and one of the most photographed spots in Franconia. Twelve Baroque statues of saints line the stone arches, with the old town and cathedra…
Fortresses
Würzburg
Marienberg Fortress in Würzburg crowns a hill about 100 m above the Main River and is the city's most famous landmark. For nearly five centuries it was the seat of Würzburg's prince-bishops, before they moved into the grand Residence in to…
Landmarks
Würzburg
The Juliusspital has been a hospital, care home and winery all at once for more than four centuries. Behind the long yellow façade on Juliuspromenade lies an arcaded courtyard with a Baroque fountain, then a park with a garden pavilion, an…
Churches & monasteries
Würzburg
Würzburg Cathedral (Dom St. Kilian) in Würzburg, Bavaria, is one of the largest Romanesque churches in Germany and the seat of the city's bishops. Behind its four austere towers lies a surprising interior that blends white Baroque stucco w…