Würzburg Residence

At the heart of Bavaria, Wuerzburg, is one of the most beautiful and magnificent palaces in Europe. For good reason the Würzburg Residenz palace compared with the Paris Versailles. Over its nearly 60 years of interior work of the famous architects and artists from Paris, Venice, Amsterdam.

History of the palace started in the 18th century, when the Bishop of Würzburg Johann Philipp Franz von Schönborn decided to rebuild the old and rather simple in decoration of the castle. In his new residence he wanted to see an unprecedented luxury and wealth. That is why the palace was designed in the new Baroque style then. However, the bishop was not to see his masterpiece in all its glory, he died a few years before the work is completed. But his successors, the bishops of Bavaria, was appreciated by the splendor of the palace. Even Napoleon loved to stay in the Würzburg Residenz palace.

From the first steps Visitors are faced with incredible beauty of the interior, the ceiling above the grand staircase decorated with paintings, which is considered the largest in the world. The painting depicts the Olympian gods, seasons and even the country. All in the palace, there are about 400 different rooms and suites. Among other distinguished by its luxury Imperial Hall, decorated with reliefs of red, yellow and white marble.

Visit the beautiful residence of the bishops of Bavaria can be from April to October from 9:00 to 18:00 and from November to March - from 9:00 to 16:30. The price of admission - € 7.50, this price includes access to the main halls. But look at the well-kept park and palace garden is completely free.

From the Central Station Würzburg Residence is a 20-minute walk away. You can also use the tram №1, 3 and 5, the exit must be at the bus stop «Dom». From the city bus station to the palace buses №12, 14, 20, 28, the stop is called «Mainfranken Theater».