For centuries the Wurzburg prince-bishops wielded enormous power and wealth. The Residenz is UNESCO-listed; a fine baroque palace built between 1720 and 1744. No photos are allowed inside. There’s aRead more
For centuries the Wurzburg prince-bishops wielded enormous power and wealth. The Residenz is UNESCO-listed; a fine baroque palace built between 1720 and 1744. No photos are allowed inside. There’s aRead more
The palace now is the place for all kinds of organizations. The garden behind it looked nice, even in winter. It must be very beautiful in Spring and summer. Finn said he once had a dinner in the hallRead more
I thought that this would house a great number of bishops. I was wrong. Only one lived here. The residenz (palace) was built between 1720 and 1744. It took another 36 years to finish the interior.Read more
It is obvious that the bishop hired the best painter and architect. The fresco over the grand staircase depicts “The Four Continents”. The amazing frescos were done by Giovanni Tiepolo. TheRead more
This incredibly lavish 18th century palace was created under the auspices of two Schönborn prince-bishops, Lothar Franz and Friedrich Carl, who brought enormous knowledge and passion, as well as aRead more
The Residence of the Archbishop is the most opulent high baroque structure I can recall seeing. The artistry and craftsmanship are unspeakably beautiful. Everything was "over the top" in this attemptRead more
Opulent house for the Bishop. Has the largest ceiling fresco in the world.
The magnolia tree in bloom seemed a bit out of place on a cold day.
Just an hour drive from Dorfprozelten, Würzburg is a great city to go shopping, sightseeing and exploring.
You might also know this place by the following names:
Würzburger Residenz, Wuerzburger Residenz
Traveler So far for relaxing on a boat... 😉
Traveler We have to exercise to burn off the calories we consume onboard.