Würzburg (Germany)

Würzburg is a city in Bavaria, Germany. Located on the Main river, it is the capital of the Regierungsbezirk Unterfranken. Two artist that made a lasting impression in the city were sculptor Tilman Riemenschneider (1460-1531), who was also mayor and participated in the Peasants' War, and Balthasar Neumann (1687-1753), baroque architect and builder of the Würzburg Residence that is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Its interiour was decorated by Giovanni and Domenico Tiepolo.

The ten closest neighbours in the database:

Aschaffenburg (Germany) (60 km), Bamberg (Germany) (69 km), Alzenau (Germany) (70 km), Gelnhausen (Germany) (71 km), Ronneburg (Germany) (80 km), Büdingen (Germany) (82 km), Hanau (Germany) (82 km), Fulda (Germany) (87 km), Frankfurt (Germany) (97 km), Sinsheim (Germany) (97 km)

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Falkenhaus
Domstraße
Fortress Marienberg
St.Kilian on the Old Main Bridge with Fortress Marienberg in the back
View from the Old Main Bridge back to the cathedral
Fortress Marienberg
Domstraße
Turret clock of the town hall
Kürschenhof street
The St. Kilian cathedral was heavily damaged during the bombardment of Würzburg on March 16, 1945. 90 percent of the city was laid to ruins by a British bombing campaign. Unfortunately the nave was designed in a modern 50s style and only parts of the former baroque interior were restored during the reconstruction.
High altar of St. Kilian cathedral
The St. Kilian cathedral was heavily damaged during the bombardment of Würzburg on March 16, 1945. 90 percent of the city was laid to ruins by a British bombing campaign. Unfortunately the nave was designed in a modern 50s style and only parts of the former baroque interior were restored during the reconstruction.
Left side altar of St. Kilian cathedral
Right side altar of St. Kilian cathedral
St. Kilian cathedral
High altar of St. Kilian cathedral
The Cross above the high altar of St. Kilian cathedral
Cloister south of the nave of St. Kilian
Cloister of St. Kilian
St. Kilian cathedral
The Schönborn Chapel of St. Kilian Cathedral was designed by Balthasar Neumann
Eintrance of the Neumünsterkirche. The romanesque basilica was built above the tomb of Kilian, Kolonat and Totnan.
Central nave of the catholic Neumünsterkirche in Würzburg. The sculpture in front of the altar was created by Tilman Riemenschneider.
The grand cupola over the entrance of the Neumünster church in Würzburg
Wooden cross and Jesus figure in the Neumünster church in Würzburg
Wooden busts of the saints Kilian, Kolonat and Totnan in the Neumünster church in Würzburg. The work was created by Tilman Riemenschneider. Unfortunately it is only possible to show an almost 100 year old replica of the more than 500 year old original which was lost during World War II.
Feretory with the skulls of the three saints Kilian, Kolonat and Totnan. The shrine stands in the crypt of the Neumünster church in Würzburg. Bishop Kilian and his two companions came to Würzburg as missionaries around the year 686. They played an important role in the Christianisation of Franconia. They were killed in 689 under uncertain circumstances. Bishop Kilian is the patron saint of Franconia.
Feretory with the skulls of the three saints Kilian, Kolonat and Totnan. The shrine stands in the crypt of the Neumünster church in Würzburg. Bishop Kilian and his two companions came to Würzburg as missionaries around the year 686. They played an important role in the Christianisation of Franconia. They were killed in 689 under uncertain circumstances. Bishop Kilian is the patron saint of Franconia.
Madonna by Tilman Riemenschneider in the Neumünster church in Würzburg
The Würzburger Residenz (= Würzburg Residence) is one of the chief works of the Baroque period. Prince Bishop Johann Philipp Franz von Schönborn commissioned the residence to 33 year old architect Balthasar Neumann in 1720. The building was finished in 1744.
The southern wing of the palace houses the palace church. Architect Balthasar Neumann wanted to preserve his idea of harmony in the baroque facade. Therefore he kept the arrangement of windows and used columns in the interior of the church to detract the viewer’s eye from the architectural pattern. Therefore you would not guess that the small entrance with the short flight of stairs on the very right of this wing is the entrance to the palace church.  
The southern wing of the Würzburg Residenz houses the palace church. Architect Balthasar Neumann wanted to preserve his idea of harmony in the baroque facade. Therefore he kept the arrangement of windows and used columns in the interior of the church to detract the viewer’s eye from the architectural pattern. The exorbitant baroque decoration of the palace church of the Würzburg Residence makes it almost impossible to distinguish between downside and upside.
The exorbitant baroque decoration of the palace church of the Würzburg Residence makes it almost impossible to distinguish between downside and upside
The exorbitant baroque decoration of the palace church of the Würzburg Residence makes it almost impossible to distinguish between downside and upside
Palace church of the Würzburg Residence
Gardens of the Würzburg Residence
Gardens of the Würzburg Residence
Gardens of the Würzburg Residence
Gardens of the Würzburg Residence
Street besides the Würzburg Residence
Crest of the Prince Bishop of Würzburg above the entrance of the Residence
The Würzburger Residenz (= Würzburg Residence) is one of the chief works of the Baroque period. Prince Bishop Johann Philipp Franz von Schönborn commissioned the residence to 33 year old architect Balthasar Neumann in 1720. The building was finished in 1744.
Square in front of the Würzburg Residence. You can see the large building of the Dome in the back.
The Würzburger Residenz (= Würzburg Residence) is one of the chief works of the Baroque period. Prince Bishop Johann Philipp Franz von Schönborn commissioned the residence to 33 year old architect Balthasar Neumann in 1720. The building was finished in 1744.
The Würzburger Residenz (= Würzburg Residence) is one of the chief works of the Baroque period. Prince Bishop Johann Philipp Franz von Schönborn commissioned the residence to 33 year old architect Balthasar Neumann in 1720. The building was finished in 1744.
Entrance to the second courtyard of the Fortress Marienberg
Stables of Fortress Marienberg
Fortress Marienberg
Fortress Marienberg
The Fortress Marienberg is the castle on a hill across the Old Main Bridge, overlooking the whole town area as well as the surrounding hills
View from the walls of Fortress Marienberg over the Würzburg city centre
Würzburg Residence seen from the Fortress Marienberg high above the city
Old Main Bridge
View from the walls of Fortress Marienberg over the Würzburg
View from the walls of Fortress Marienberg over the Würzburg city centre
Entrance to the inner courtyard of Fortress Marienberg
Fortress Marienberg
Pedestrian area in the Domstrasse (Dome street) in Würzburg
Department store by night
The Fortress Marienberg is the castle on a hill across the Old Main Bridge, overlooking the whole town area as well as the surrounding hills
The Fortress Marienberg is the castle on a hill across the Old Main Bridge, overlooking the whole Würzburg town area as well as the surrounding hills
View from the Old Main Bridge to the Dome
Mainkai in Würzburg
Pedestrian area in the Domstrasse (Dome street) in Würzburg
Würzburger Residenz (= Würzburg Residence)
Fortress Marienberg
View from the walls of Fortress Marienberg over the Würzburg city centre
Würzburg Residence seen from the Fortress Marienberg high above the city
View from the walls of Fortress Marienberg over the Würzburg city centre
Fortress Marienberg
Fortress Marienberg
Fortress Marienberg
Fortress Marienberg
     
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