Top Things to do in Lower Franconia
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Discover the best top things to do in Lower Franconia, Germany including The Residenz, Fortress Marienberg, Schloss Johannisburg mit Schlossanlagen, Alte Mainbruecke, Wildpark an den Eichen, Park Schonbusch, Museum Georg Schafer, Kurgarten, Rosengarten, Miltenberg Old Town.
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1. The Residenz
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,636 reviews
This palace served as the home for Würzburg's powerful prince-bishops during the Enlightenment and is known for its extravagant artistic design and Baroque architecture.
Reviewed By monideepad - Bangalore District, India
We walked ahead and reached the Würzburg Residence with the Courtyard Gardens and the Residence Square. A very strong representation of the 18th-century Baroque palace architecture, the Würzburg Residence has been listed has World Heritage Site since 1981. As soon as we had stepped in through one of the three monumental gates, we realised that we had indeed saved the best for the last... Once within the Courtyard Gardens, we were appalled by its beauty and wonderstruck to see how thoughtfully it had been planned within the fortifications. Known to be one of the finest Baroque Gardens that Germany can boast of, the Courtyard Garden is made up of three sections, South Garden inside the gate, the East Garden, the and the Nursery The part of the Courtyard Garden or ‘Hofgarten’ close to the Residence or ‘Residenz’ comprises the east part. It is grand and in formal Baroque style with the terraces that create an illusion of spaciousness. As we moved further towards the south end, we noticed a transition in its style towards an English garden, with perfectly trimmed sharply conical 18th Century Yew trees, with sculptures at their base, with mini forests and meadows and an orangery at the far back. Monumental sculptures, statues of Greek Gods, figures, vases, urns decorate the park which has cute white benches. I was particularly smitten by the fountain because of the frozen water around. A small branch was lying on top of the frozen water and it was a spectacular sight. The Nursery is like a rough park. I could not help wondering how lush green and colourful the Courtyard Garden would look when in full bloom. The Courtyard Gardens could be visited free of charge, but for visiting the Residence, one has to take a guided tour. The baroque palace, Würzburg Residence, was built in 1720 at the request of Bishop Johann. The palace is made of yellow sandstone and hence emits a golden glow. I am very fond of palace tours as I am invariably intrigued about its interiors. Photographs were not permitted but I brought back memories of this Franconian Versailles which boasts of grand rooms, more than three hundred in number, spread over three wings; the central main, the north and the south wings. I was mesmerised by the ornately elegant golden and marble church ‘Hofkirche’, which was built for the exclusive use of the prince bishop, the grand, wide staircase, the ceiling decorated with frescoes, the alter decorated with paintings of Tiepolo, the chapel and the Imperial Hall; all of which bear the impressions of Baroque, Rococo or Neoclassical architecture and art. It goes without saying that Residence too was very badly damaged during the World War II, but thankfully, it was eventually restored.
2. Fortress Marienberg
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4.5 based on 1,216 reviews
This castle, the city's most prominent symbol since the 12th century, includes a museum, restaurant and formal gardens.
Reviewed By lucianonecar - Berlin, Germany
The opportunity to walk up the hill and experience the views, touch the walls, walk through adorned entrance doors, and see other aspects of the fortress from outside was unique. A must-do for those who come to Würzburg.
3. Schloss Johannisburg mit Schlossanlagen
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4.5 based on 296 reviews
Reviewed By micom2018 - Quedlinburg, Germany
Lovely renaissance palace and small old town, right along the banks of the river Main. There's also a replica Pompeii villa from Roman times.
4. Alte Mainbruecke
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4.5 based on 1,692 reviews
Reviewed By DriesJ_12 - Hamont-Achel, Belgium
The perfect place to enjoy a glass of wine in the summer or a glass of mould wine in the winter, with an incredible view of the Festung, the vineyards and the beautiful bridge itself.
5. Wildpark an den Eichen
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4.5 based on 156 reviews
Reviewed By Jet562521
As a local i often go there with friends to talk. There are a bunch of animals to see, the area is huge and in the summer you can have fun at a little waterpark with your kids. And everything for free. For schweinfurt it is very great but dont expect a circus. I recommend especially for young families and young children
6. Park Schonbusch
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4.5 based on 191 reviews
Reviewed By Crisma72 - Aschaffenburg, Germany
This park is huge and give lots aof kms of walkways with a beer garden and restaurant after the walk. You can also hire a boat on the lake and it has a playarea for kids and a maze
7. Museum Georg Schafer
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4.5 based on 66 reviews
Reviewed By N5690YQnancyd
The museum has an incredible collection of German art housed in a building built specifically to showcase art. The building has wonderful light and angles to provide optimal settings for the artwork. The docents are very knowledgeable and it is well worth paying for a guide to get the background and highlights. An English guide can be arranged. If you love art- don’t miss this jewel.
8. Kurgarten
9. Rosengarten
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4.5 based on 133 reviews
Reviewed By maudniermann - Wurzburg, Germany
The park features even in winter (if the air temperature is above 0°C) a beautyful fountain. At least twice a day it plays also music and on some days in the evening it has a special Beamer/ laser show on the fountain.
10. Miltenberg Old Town
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4.5 based on 53 reviews
Reviewed By 548margaretb - Queensland, Australia
Another beautiful very German town with its half timbered houses and cobblestone streets. Good variety of shops and old residences to be found as you stroll the Main Street. Brass plaques in memory of Jewish families can be seen set in the footpath outside certain buildings. Look for the statues of 3 men relieving themselves forming a fountain down by the river walk!!
