Getting to Würzburg is quite easy. It has no airport but it is very accessible by train and car. If you are looking for flights to Germany and wish to visit this city, you can take the airport in Munich, Nuremberg or Frankfurt. From there, you can take the Deutsche Bahn or German train. Air Berlin, Ryanair and Easy Jet are among the affordable airlines to Germany.
Here are some of the sights not to miss when visiting Würzburg;
Residence Palace- It is one of the most important and finest palaces in Europe. It is one of the finest Baroque architecture in the world built from 1720-1744. It was designed by Balthasar Neumann with the help of other architects. Good to know that it was not destroyed during the WW II.
The Residence is known for its magnificent staircase. It is included in the list of the UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The Residence in Würzburg during our visit last August 2010. I have been to this city for a lot of times already.
Fortress Marienberg- It is a castle on a hill across the Old Main Bridge. From the castle, you can have a good view of the city of Würzburg. The building of the Fortress started around 1200.
The Festung Marienberg or St. Mary's Fortress on the hill. also taken during our visit last 2010.
The Marienkapelle (Mary's Chapel)- It has a Late Gothic architecture which construction started in 1377 and was finished in 1480. After a fire damage in 1945, its interior was replaced. The famous "Beautiful Madonna (around 1420) and "Silver Madonna" (17th century) are found inside the chapel. It contains tombs of Franconian knights and citizens of Würzburg.
The Marienkapelle or St. Mary's Chapel, a very interesting architecture.
The Alte Mainbrücke (The Old Main Bridge)- If you have seen the Charles Bridge in Prague, you will also see almost the same bridge in Würzburg. It was erected from 1473-1543 to replace the old Romanesque bridge. The characteristic statues of the Saints and famous persons were added around 1730.
The Old University- This building has a Renaissance architecture. It was designed by Gerog Robin of Mainz. The southern section contains the "Neubaukirche", nowadays houses the university's assembly hall.
These are only among its interesting sights. You also need to know that Würzburg is famous for its wine. Don't miss testing one when visiting this city.
The Residence is known for its magnificent staircase. It is included in the list of the UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The Residence in Würzburg during our visit last August 2010. I have been to this city for a lot of times already.Fortress Marienberg- It is a castle on a hill across the Old Main Bridge. From the castle, you can have a good view of the city of Würzburg. The building of the Fortress started around 1200.
The Festung Marienberg or St. Mary's Fortress on the hill. also taken during our visit last 2010.The Marienkapelle (Mary's Chapel)- It has a Late Gothic architecture which construction started in 1377 and was finished in 1480. After a fire damage in 1945, its interior was replaced. The famous "Beautiful Madonna (around 1420) and "Silver Madonna" (17th century) are found inside the chapel. It contains tombs of Franconian knights and citizens of Würzburg.
The Marienkapelle or St. Mary's Chapel, a very interesting architecture.The Alte Mainbrücke (The Old Main Bridge)- If you have seen the Charles Bridge in Prague, you will also see almost the same bridge in Würzburg. It was erected from 1473-1543 to replace the old Romanesque bridge. The characteristic statues of the Saints and famous persons were added around 1730.
The Old University- This building has a Renaissance architecture. It was designed by Gerog Robin of Mainz. The southern section contains the "Neubaukirche", nowadays houses the university's assembly hall.
These are only among its interesting sights. You also need to know that Würzburg is famous for its wine. Don't miss testing one when visiting this city.
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