After visiting Würzburg in 2021, I wrote: “The Nuremberg Residenz is too groß and grand, Bamburg Residenz too small and simple, but Würzburg Residenz is just right.” I enjoyed my visit to the city’s highlights then and I look forward to revisiting and experiencing the city once more.
Once again, Martha and I have traveled by efficient German regional trains. In spite of light, persistent rain and cold wind, we meet our connection to arrive at Würzburg’s Hbf. From there a short 10-minute walk takes us into the old city and to our lodging at the Vier Jahreszeiten.
The Nuremberg Residenz is too groß and grand, Bamburg Residenz too small and simple, but Würzburg Residenz is just right.
Würzburg Residenz
From its entry foyer where carriages debarked its elite passengers under a 3D fresco to flow past the spectacular oval Garden Hall with its massive windows, pink marble columns, white stucco putti and vibrant frescos, to climb the Grand Staircase with its gorgeous high ceiling frescoes and life-sized sculptures, the 18th century Würzburg Residenz was meant to impress. And that includes the female statue at the top of the staircase gazing sweetly at her beheaded prince.
