Who built the Würzburg Residence?

Architect Balthasar Neumann was the principal designer, commissioned by prince-bishops Johann Philipp Franz and later Friedrich Karl von Schönborn.

How long did construction take?

The shell of the building was completed in 1744, while the interior decoration continued until 1780.

What is the Würzburg Residence known for?

It is known for its grand staircase, the Kaisersaal, and the ceiling frescoes by Giovanni Battista Tiepolo.

Is the Würzburg Residence a UNESCO site?

Yes, it has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1981, together with its garden and adjoining square.

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Würzburger Residenz stands in Würzburg (Würzburg), in Bavaria, Germany. The building is a listed Baudenkmal. Recorded dating: 18th century. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

The Würzburg Residence is the former seat of the prince-bishops of Würzburg, built in the 18th century in the Baroque style. The three-wing complex was erected between 1720 and 1780 under the direction of architect Balthasar Neumann, commissioned first by Johann Philipp Franz and later by Friedrich Karl von Schönborn. Highlights include the grand staircase, the Kaisersaal and the Hofkirche, along with frescoes by Giovanni Battista Tiepolo. Together with its garden and adjoining square, the palace has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1981.

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The building is located in Würzburg, Bavaria.
It is listed as a Baudenkmal in Bavaria.
Construction spanned the whole 18th century, from the shell to the interior decoration.
Tiepolo's frescoes decorate the grand staircase and the Kaisersaal in particular.
No verified information on opening hours or admission fees is included here.

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Würzburg · Würzburg · Bayern

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Heritage status: Baudenkmal in Bayern
Period of construction: 18th century

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Who built the Würzburg Residence?: Architect Balthasar Neumann was the principal designer, commissioned by prince-bishops Johann Philipp Franz and later Friedrich Karl von Schönborn.
How long did construction take?: The shell of the building was completed in 1744, while the interior decoration continued until 1780.
What is the Würzburg Residence known for?: It is known for its grand staircase, the Kaisersaal, and the ceiling frescoes by Giovanni Battista Tiepolo.
Is the Würzburg Residence a UNESCO site?: Yes, it has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1981, together with its garden and adjoining square.