The Würzburg Residenz is one of the most important palaces in Europe. It has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1981, the third in Germany.

It was built for the prince-bishops between 1720 and 1744, according to the design of Balthasar Neumann.

A highlight is the palace's main staircase, the Treppenhaus, a marvel of architecture at the time. At the top of this staircase is the largest fresco in the world, a work by the famous Venetian artist of the time, Giovanni Battista Tiepolo. This fresco adorns the impressive vault.

The Hofkirche, a beautiful church consecrated in 1743, is richly decorated with paintings and sculptures and is one of the most perfect examples of 18th-century religious architecture.

Don't miss visiting the interior of the Residenz and admiring its beautiful rooms. Of the approximately 340 rooms, 42 are open to the public, including the Weiße Saal (White Room), Kaisersaal (Emperor's Room), and the Gartensaal (Garden Room).

Unfortunately, photography is prohibited and you will need to leave your backpacks at the entrance, but it is very safe.

The garden, der Hofgarten, which surrounds the Residenz is magnificent. Its current form is the result of renovations undertaken by Prince-Bishop Adam Friedrich von Seinsheim around 1770. Don't miss it!