Würzburg Residence with the Court Gardens and Residence Square

World Heritage

Germany

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This magnificent Baroque palace, surrounded by beautiful gardens and one of the largest and most beautiful in Germany, was built under the patronage of Bishops Lothar Franz and Friedrich Karl von Schönborn. It was constructed and decorated in the 18th century by an international team of architects, painters (including Tiepolo), sculptors and plasterers, led by Balthasar Neumann.

# 18th century

# Baroque Palace

# Germany

# Lothar Franz