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Tourism in Würzburg

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 Tourism in Würzburg. This German city, which was bombed and destroyed, was destroyed from all sides, and lost the majority of its population to death and displaced persons, in the Second World War. Which has an estimated population of about 150,000 people. It is also the fourth largest German city after Munich, Nuremberg, and Augsburg. While it is famous as the seat of the Catholic Diocese of Würzburg, for more than 1,300 years. In our next article on the content site, we will get to know this city and its most prominent tourist attractions.


Würzburg location

The city of Würzburg in Germany is located on the continent of Europe, on the right bank of the main river Main, in the Franconia region in northern Bavaria. The area of ​​Wurzburg is estimated at 87.6 square kilometers. It is also the capital of the administrative region of Lower Franconia, and the city of Würzburg is one of the independent civil provinces, and it is the most famous city in Germany for tourism, and it is not the rural province of Würzburg. In fact, those who follow a map of Germany’s cities will find that on its northwest side it is bordered by Frankfurt, which is about 120 kilometers away, and on its southeast side is the city of Nuremberg, which is about 115 kilometers away. The city of Stuttgart is also adjacent to it from the southwest, and it is 140 km away from it.

Tourism in Würzburg

Tourism in Würzburg, which is the richest city in Germany with tourist attractions, listed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, such as the residence of Würzburg Residenz and other recommended places to visit, for everyone planning tourism in Würzburg, Germany, and here is some information about some of them.

Würzburg residence

It is the most important tourist attraction in Würzburg and includes the palace of the ruling bishop in Würzburg, and its construction dates back to the early eighteenth century, when the bishops commissioned the architect Johann Balthasar Neumann, to design a new luxurious and unique residence for their residence. Tired of the harsh conditions of living among the high and cold walls of Marienberg Castle in the winter. To this episcopal palace comes an architectural masterpiece, sparkling like diamonds on the green belt surrounding it. Especially the degree of the famous Baroque style. The wide boat was attached to it on the eastern side of the city of Würzburg, commissioned by the brothers Johann Philipp France and Friedrich Karl von Schönborn, two archbishops who were princes in the region. While the construction process continued between 1720 AD - and 1744 AD. The construction process was also supervised by many brilliant architects, including Johann Lucas von Hildebrandt and Johann Maximilian von Welch. has been destroyed in the Second World War as a result of being targeted by British bombs, and later restored, is one of the most prominent features of the Residence Palace:

  • Hofkirche Church: which includes valuables of wonderful works of art, by the most famous painters and sculptors such as paintings, icons, and frescoes. It is also distinguished by the altar, whose paintings were painted by Testa Tiepolo.
  • Trippenhaus (Vault Ladder): The largest fresco decoration in the world, it houses the world's largest fresco, spread over an area of ​​67 square meters, by Giovanni Battista Tiepolo. And the chapel was built of Rococo, and the room is surrounded by mirrors.
  • Kaisersal (Caesar's Hall): It occupies the central part of the palace, known as the Emperor's Hall, in the era of the Holy Roman Empire.
  • Hoft Garden Palace Garden: which was established in 1981 AD. It is worth noting that the residence and its garden have been included in the UNESCO list of World Heritage sites. Also, tourists visit it through tours, during which tour guides translate explanations about the headquarters, into English. The residence also opens its doors to visitors at specific times of the day.

Marienberg Castle

It is one of the most important tourist attractions in Würzburg. It is located on the River Main and is known as (the Palace of Palaces) and (the Palace of Princes), which was the first residence for priests, and is located on the Marienberg Mountain, overlooking the entire city and its surrounding hills in Würzburg. It was also an old fortress, which was destroyed after the conquest of the area by Swedish King Gustav II Adolf. While it was rebuilt as a baroque castle in 1631 AD. Today, it also includes a large garden and a museum. The Church of the Virgin Mary, which dates back to 704 AD, is also located in it. Which was built on one of the Celtic pagan temples, and in the thirteenth century AD it was surrounded by a circular wall with the Scherenberg Gate. While the castle can be reached via the Old Main Bridge, which was renovated in 1730 AD, and they made many statues of saints around it.

Churches in Würzburg

The churches are one of the most important tourist attractions in Würzburg, and the clergy has mastered the construction of churches in the city, whose numbers exceed dozens. It overlooks with its red towers between the houses, giving the city a special character and aesthetic, and is characterized by its elaborate drawings and decorations. Not to mention the sound of church bells and bells that ring periodically, and their sounds harmoniously add to the charm of the city. This phenomenon is also an integral part of the city's heritage and culture, and ancient traditions. Among the most prominent churches of Würzburg:

  • The Baroque Marin Kibele Church: It is located on the hill opposite the Marienburg Castle, which was decorated by Balthasar Neumann.
  • St. Kilian's Cathedral: It has a Baroque chapel, which is distinguished by its interior designs in the form of human skulls and bones. While in the cathedral we distinguish two creative works, by the famous artist Tilmann Riemenschneider, represented by two statues of Adam and Eve.
  • Saint Borcharder Parish Church: It was built in the eleventh century AD.
  • Würzberger Dom Cathedral: It is located near the market square, and is one of the city's most important landmarks. It can also be seen from almost all directions. While its construction dates back to 1040 AD - 1250 AD, it is the fourth largest Roman cathedral in Germany.
  • The Romanesque Neumünster Church: It has a Baroque facade and dome.
  • Churches also include St. Michael's Church, St. Stephen's Church, and St. Peter's Church.
  • Julius Spital Church: built by Prince Bishop Julius Asher. It includes a hospital, and a courtyard followed by many wine stores, some of which date back to the Middle Ages. It is also famous for making the finest Franconian wines in Germany. It also has vineyards, with an estimated area of ​​1.68 square kilometers.
  • Falken House Church: It is located close to the Mariencapelli Church and has a facade dating back to the Rococo period in Würzburg, and a tourist office is affiliated with it.

University of Pittsburg

It is one of the most important tourist attractions in Würzburg, and it is a famous university that dates back several centuries, and many personalities the geniuses of the world graduated from it. Information about the University of Würzburg mentions:

  •  University of Würzburg in 1895 AD.
  • Alexander Graham Bell: awarded by the University of Würzburg with an honorary doctorate, for his pioneering contributions in the fields of scientific research and practical experience.

Information about the attractions in Würzburg

After we present the most prominent tourist places in Würzburg, we provide the following additional information about Würzburg and its attractions, as follows:

  • The most famous road for tourism in Würzburg, and in all of Germany is the (Romantic Road), which goes from north to south, to the town of Füssen, which is located in the Bavarian Alps. There are wonderful landscapes. While its length is about 341 km.
  • The city of Würzburg is famous for its paper and cash presses, as it prints banknotes for most countries in the world. Not to mention the major international newspapers such as (The New York Times), which are printed by printing machines made in Würzburg.
  • Winsburg Bridge: It is the old and main bridge in the area, which is located in the center of Würzburg over the River Main. It also dates back to the sixteenth century AD.
  • Alte Meinberg Building: It is a magnificent building, lined with statues of saints.
  • Alter Kranin: which can be viewed from the bridge, where the old cranes dating back to 1773 AD, were used in the unloading of ships of goods.
  • The Old City Gate: It was built in 1680 AD, and is located at the entrance to the pedestrian and cyclist tunnel, linking the tunnel between two old neighborhoods. On its sides, there are statues of saints. The architectural style of the tunnel is very similar to the Charles Bridge in Prague.
  • Beautiful cafes: crowded on the left side of the bridge, before entering the old town of Würzburg, where you can enjoy a coffee tasting and stand on the bridge, enjoying the wonderful view of the River Main, the castle, and the entire old town of Würzburg.
  • Parks and Pedestrians in the Old Town of Würzburg: It should be noted that most of the neighborhoods in the Old Town of Würzburg are completely car-free districts. Pedestrians find great fun in it, by taking a walk, moving between its alleys and shops, and then sitting on the chair of one of the sidewalk cafes.

Administrative divisions of Würzburg

After identifying the best tourist destinations in Würzburg, we find that this district is divided administratively into about 13 urban areas that include several major cities, which are the following:

  • Distractions.
  • Fraunland.
  • Sandra.
  • Longfield.
  • Hidingsfield.
  • Trumbull.
  • Hoechlhof.
  • Versbach.
  • Durbakhtal.
  • Landline
  • Steinbachtal.
  • Rottenbauer.

Tourism hotels in Würzburg

Since the tourism facilities in Würzburg, attract millions of visitors annually, there are many hotels to stay in it to suit all budgets. Among the most prominent hotels in Würzburg: Mercure Hotel Würzburg am Mainufer, Hotel Hof, Hotel Reistock of the Best Western Bremer hotel chain, Hotel Melscheupark, Greiner Bom, Altern Kranen, Ibis City, City Partner Hotel Strauss, Maritim Hotel, MD Hotel Walfish Novotel Würzburg, Central Hotel, Grevensteiner Hof, Popular City, and others.

Distance between Würzburg and German cities

For everyone who wants to travel to Germany and tourism in Würzburg and the rest of its cities, we show below, how far is the distance between Würzburg and the rest of the German cities, which are as follows:

  • The distance from Würzburg to the capital of Germany, Berlin: is about 388 kilometers.
  • The distance from Würzburg to Hamburg: is about 418 km.
  • The distance from Würzburg to Cologne: is about 246 kilometers.
  • The distance from Würzburg to Frankfurt: is about 96 kilometers.
  • The distance from Würzburg to Stuttgart: about 126 km.
  • The distance from Würzburg to Düsseldorf: is about 274 km.
  • The distance from Würzburg to Dortmund: is about 259 kilometers.
  • The distance from Würzburg to Essen: is about 277 kilometers.
  • The distance from Würzburg to Bremen is about 373 km.
  • The distance from Würzburg to Dresden is approximately 304 km.
  • Also, the distance from Würzburg to Lepsia: is about 244 km.

From all of the above, we have noted the most prominent tourist attractions in Würzburg, Germany, this city where the nuclear power plant is located in Germany and is the most famous, oldest, and richest province in Germany in 2021. Its per capita GDP is estimated at 92,594 US dollars. While the poorest cities in Germany are Bremerhaven and Bremen, whose per capita GDP is estimated at 52,588 US dollars.

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