Residenz: residence of the Prince Bishops (1720-1744): major work of South German Baroque built according to plans by Balthasar Neumann; staircase with self-supporting arched ceiling and splendid ceiling fresco by Giovanni Tiepolo; late Baroque and Rococo staterooms, including the White Room, Imperial Room, Mirror Room; elaborately decorated church (Hofkirche) and Baroque Court Garden; UNESCO World Heritage Monument since 1982.
Highlights along the Romantic Road
Marienberg Fortress
Marienberg Fortress (early 13th century): 1253 – 1719 residence of the Prince Bishops; large-scale reinforcement and extension of the Fortress…
Chapel of St. Ursula
Late Gothic chapel of St. Ursula: The chapel is located on a green hill south of Hohenfurch (east of the…
Wittelsbachers’ Castle
The construction of the castle “Fridberch” was first mentioned around 1257 to secure the Wittelsbach borders. For a short time,…
Medieval town wall
Completely preserved medieval town wall (14th century) with numerous towers and gates; approx. 2.5 km of walkable battlements
Historic market square Röttingen
Historic market place with Baroque Town Hall and half-timbered houses, Copyright Stadt Röttingen
Marienkapelle and Falkenhaus
Marienkapelle and Falkenhaus on the market place: late Gothic hall church (1347-1481) erected by the citizens of Würzburg; remarkable tomb…