The Residence Wurzburg Germany

Wuerzburg Residence

www.residenz-wuerzburg.de
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The Würzburg Residence in Southern Germany is a masterpiece of baroque architecture that is protected as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The most …

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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
Nov 16, 2024
Wurzburg was heavily damaged in WWII, but has been completely restored. The University is a jewel of Baroque architecture. A prime example of pomp and glory is the Residenz palace of the Prince-Bish… Full review by Marvin G
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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 parking I believe it’s free but not 100% sure
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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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