WÜRZBURG tourist attractions

Würzburg is a historic city famous for its wine production and its beautiful Renaissance and Baroque old town. Its most important monument is the bishop's residence surrounded by gardens, compared to the most important palaces in Europe, and the atmosphere of the city is best felt on the historic bridge, which in the afternoons and evenings is filled with crowds of tourists and residents.

The history of the city dates back to Celtic and Roman times, and the first mentions in written sources date back to the end of the 7th century, when Irish monks brought the Gospel to these areas. Already in the middle of the eighth century, a bishopric was established in Würzburg, and church dignitaries quickly began to develop their capital. During the Middle Ages, outline of today's Old Town, whose walls were shaped like a bishop's miter.

The 14th and 17th centuries were the periods of the greatest development of Würzburg. The most important buildings of the city were built at that time. After the destruction of World War II, they were rebuilt and today Würzburg is considered one of the architectural gems in Bavaria.

The biggest attraction of Würzburg is the former bishops' Residence in Würzburg, built according to the classic patterns of such architecture from France or Austria. In front of the building there is a representative square of the residence, and at the back there are French-style palace gardens. The interiors are decorated with baroque splendor, as is the Church of the Residence, decorated with columns and gilding. The Martin von Wagner Museum is located in the palace, presenting art collections belonging to the local University.

The Marienberg Fortress rises on the hill above the Main. Its development progressed from the 8th to the 17th century. Today, the walls of the stronghold house the Main Franconian Museum and the Fürstenbau Museum, which organizes exhibitions for schools, kindergartens and cultural centers. You can also visit the Church of Mary and watch the panorama of the area from the walls.

Brzegi Menu is connected by the Main Old Bridge, which is a popular meeting place. On its old town side, the Market Square is the central point. Here you will find the Gothic Mary Chapel with its wonderful sculptural decorations and the Romanesque cathedral in Würzburg. Her call to St. Kiliana alludes to the Irish monk who led the Christianization of these lands, and the bishops of Würzburg are buried in the Schönborn Chapel. At the temple, you can visit the Cathedral Museum, which houses collections of liturgical art.

Würzburg's attractions also include numerous other Gothic and Baroque churches, including the New Cathedral, St. John or the Augustinian church. The most famous secular building in the Old Town is the Sokoli House with its rococo facade.