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Würzburg Residence
Baroque Masterpiece and UNESCO World Heritage Site
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Würzburg: First Steps10 pts
Würzburg: Explorer25 pts
Würzburg: Insider50 pts
The Würzburg Residence, a baroque gem, was constructed between 1720 and 1780 under the direction of Balthasar Neumann. It captivates with its opulent staircase and magnificent ceiling fresco. As part of the UNESCO World Heritage, it attracts around 350,000 visitors annually.
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The ceiling fresco in the staircase is considered one of the largest in Europe.
Quick Facts
- Founded
- 1719
- Architect
- Johann Balthasar Neumann
- Architectural Style
- Baroque
- Annual Visitors
- 350,000
- Heritage Status
- UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Former Name
- Fürstbischöfliche Residenz Würzburg
- Opening Hours
- Jan-Mar: Mo-Su 10:00-16:30; Apr-Oct: Mo-Su 09:00-18:00; Nov-Dec: Mo-Su 10:00-16:30; Jan 1,Dec 24,Dec 25,Dec 31 off
- Wheelchair Access
- Fully accessible
- Phone
- +49 931 35517 0
Evidence and review
- Authorship
- Authorship unavailable
- Publication approval
- Approval provenance unavailable
- Editorial review
- Not reviewed
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