Wuerzburg

In the midst of vineyards, Würzburg is a historic university city in Franconia with two magnificent palaces on either side of the River Main. On the right bank behind the old town is the UNESCO monument – Würzburg Residenz, the Baroque house for the Prince-Bishop of the city, a palace of astonishing size and splendor with large frescoes. best of the world. On the left bank is Fort Marienburg, where the Prince-Bishop lived before the 18th century. In the middle is a city of incredible churches, chapels and museums. Most of these feature works by one of the masters of the Northern Renaissance, the sculptor Tilman Riemenschneider.

It takes about 60-90 minutes on the Intercity-Express (ICE) train from Frankfurt to the Baroque city of Würzburg. The city's roots lie atop Mount Marienburg, where a Celtic stronghold was founded in 1000 BC. Würzburg was almost completely destroyed in the weeks before the end of World War II, but extensive reconstruction has restored most of the city's attractions to their former glory. The wine festivals that take place here throughout the summer add to the lively, glamorous atmosphere; The city is also known for its annual classical music festival, the Mozart Festival Würzburg, which takes place in early summer.