Residenz Würzburg (UNESCO)
Residenz: residence of the Prince Bishops (1720-1744): major work of South German Baroque built according to plans by Balthasar Neumann;…
Sights and highlights in Würzburg
Museum at the cathedral
The concept of this unusual museum of the Diocese of Würzburg comprises around 300 paintings and sculptures from 10 centuries.…
Museum for Franconia
“Museum für Franken” in the former arsenal of the Marienberg Fortress; collections of artistic works and cultural objects by Franconian…
Juliusspital
Juliusspital (Hospital – endowed in 1576): Baroque, castle-like complex with an original Rococo pharmacy, the ‘Alte Anatomie’ (1705-14), and renowned…
Würzburg Christmas Market
One of the most atmospheric Christmas markets in Germany. With around 100 stalls, the wide range of products on offer…
Käppele Würzburg
Käppele: Gnadenkapelle (Chapel of Mercy; 1653) on the Nikolausberg hill with domed central building and double tower façade by Balthasar…
St. Kilian’s Cathedral
St Kilian’s Cathedral (approx. 1040): the fourth biggest Roman Catholic church in Germany with a cruciform plan; extended, rebuilt and…
Marienkapelle and Falkenhaus
Marienkapelle and Falkenhaus on the market place: late Gothic hall church (1347-1481) erected by the citizens of Würzburg; remarkable tomb…
Neumünster
Neumünster (New Minster – 11th century): Romanesque basilica with dome (1710-16) and Baroque façade; remains of the Hohenstaufen cloister with…
Museum im Kulturspeicher
‘Museum im Kulturspeicher’ art museum with works of art from the 19th to 21st centuries, temporary exhibitions, non-representational art of…
Marienberg Fortress
Marienberg Fortress (early 13th century): 1253 – 1719 residence of the Prince Bishops; large-scale reinforcement and extension of the Fortress…