Würzburg Residence Palace

Wuerzburg Residence

www.residenz-wuerzburg.de
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The former residence of the prince-bishops of Würzburg, built between 1720 and 1744 and furnished until 1780, is one of the most important Baroque palace …

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Jan 13, 2025
The Baroque Residence along with the Court Garden and Square makes for a very nice place to visit in Würzburg. Recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage attraction (1981), Residenz was constructed betwee… Full review by BradJill
Dec 12, 2024
This is one of the greatest treasures of Baroque Art in the world, and the main staircase fresco by Tiepolo is his ultimate masterpiece. At 600 square meters, it is one of the largest frescoes in t… Full review by Deluxpinion
Nov 26, 2024
Went here on a trip from our river cruise and are so pleased we did. It is absolutely stunning. The palace is sensational. The architecture and artworks inside are simply amazing. Probably the highli… Full review by Johnlobster
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Die Würzburger Residenz ist ein barocker Schlossbau am Rande der Innenstadt von Würzburg, der 1720 begonnen wurde und bis …
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The English tour times are quite limited, if I go on a German tour, is there a English pamphlet available? Thank you!
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You can cerainly purchase a book about the property, but there are no free pamphlets available to guide you thru the Residenz. If the guides/times for English won’t work with your …
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You can cerainly purchase a book about the property, but there are no free pamphlets available to guide you thru the Residenz. If the guides/times for English won’t work with your schedule, I would strongly suggest looking at a private group tour or even private 1-on-1 guide to take you thru the property. There is an emence amount of hustory here and you want and expert to help boil down that information. Otherwise, you’ll driwn from information overload.
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where should i park to see the residenz?
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There’s a large parking lot inside the main entrance.
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is there parking lot?
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Yes, there is a large parking in front of the entrance.
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What is the obelisk type structure near the Residenzplatz called and what is its significance? Thanks
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Are you thinking of the one in the centre of the market square next to the red and white church? If so it was built in 1805 a few years after Napoleon's excursions in Egypt. Egyptian art …
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Are you thinking of the one in the centre of the market square next to the red and white church? If so it was built in 1805 a few years after Napoleon's excursions in Egypt. Egyptian art became very popular throughout the west at this time and Napoleon himself visited Wurzberg on three occasions and stayed in the Residenz. It's the meeting point for people in the centre of Wurzberg.
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What are the guided tour times in English during November - March? the website only states time during the main season.
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The November-March hours are 10 am-5 pm for the Residence. The last entry is at 4 pm. They are open daily. They do not have guided tours. They have a free audio guide tour. The …
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The November-March hours are 10 am-5 pm for the Residence. The last entry is at 4 pm. They are open daily. They do not have guided tours. They have a free audio guide tour. The audio guide tours are available in English, German, French, Italian, Spanish and Russian.
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