Travel Guide Würzburg

Würzburg (German: Würzburg) was first mentioned in 704. Cradle of a renowned university founded in 1582, and home for 3 years to the great Italian artist Tiepolo, it was dramatically destroyed to the tune of 90% during the Second World War. However, it was quickly rebuilt to its former glory, and today once again boasts a superb baroque and rococo appearance. This beautiful city of just under 125,000 inhabitants has a rich heritage (37 churches) and a charming historic center. A major work of Baroque architecture in southern Germany, the Würzburg residence (with its courtyard gardens and residence square) has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1982. Other not-to-be-missed sights include Würzburg's St. Kilian Cathedral and the Marienberg fortress, which can be seen from afar as you approach the city from the A3 freeway, and from which you have an incomparable view of the old town. Incidentally, Würzburg is known as the capital of the Franconian wine region, with its famous wine festivals... When you arrive in town, all the surrounding hillsides are covered in vines. A university town, its atmosphere is young and dynamic. Bathed by the river Main, it is either the final stop or the starting point (depending on which way you turn!) of the Romantic Road, one of Bavaria's most popular tourist itineraries. A visit not to be missed!