Würzburg Residence with the Court Gardens and Residence Square
Overview
This magnificent Baroque palace – one of the largest and most beautiful in Germany and surrounded by wonderful gardens – was created under the patronage of the prince-bishops Lothar Franz and Friedrich Carl von Schönborn. It was built and decorated in the 18th century by an international team of architects, painters (including Tiepolo), sculptors and stucco-workers, led by Balthasar Neumann.
About Würzburg Residence with the Court Gardens and Residence Square
The Würzburg Residence is a palace in Würzburg, Germany. Johann Lukas von Hildebrandt and Maximilian von Welsch, representatives of the Austrian/Southern German Baroque style, were involved in the construction, as well as Robert de Cotte and Germain Boffrand, who were followers of the French style. Balthasar Neumann, court architect of the Bishop of Würzburg, was the principal architect of the Residence, which was commissioned by the Prince-Bishop of Würzburg Johann Philipp Franz von Schönborn and his brother Friedrich Carl von Schönborn in 1720, and completed in 1744. The Venetian painter Giovanni Battista Tiepolo, assisted by his son, Domenico, painted frescoes in the building.
Read more on WikipediaSelection Criteria
(i)(iv)
Components(2 locations)
- •Residenz169bis-001
- •Rosenbach Park169bis-002
Details
- Countries
- Germany
- ISO Codes
- DE
- Area
- 14.77 ha
- Coordinates
- 49.7928, 9.9389
Stay Nearby
Würzburg Residence with the Court Gardens and Residence Square
Attractions & Tickets
Würzburg Residence with the Court Gardens and Residence Square
Getting Here
Würzburg Residence with the Court Gardens and Residence Square