Marienkapelle or the St Mary's Chapel is located at the Marktplatz and is one of the most striking structures of the city. The chapel which boats of Late Gothic architecture is worth a visit because of its detailed ornamentation. Its Southern entrance is marked with the figures of Adman and Eve, these were sculpted by Tilman Riemenschneider as early as the 14th Century. The chapel is also the resting place of many Franconian knights and Bathasar Neumann; the famous Baroque architect. If you wish to appreciate the phenomenal Bavarian architecture, a visit to Marienkapelle is a must.
Said to be the first stone bridge to be built in Germany, this iconic 12th Century pedestrian bridge is a beautiful landmark of the city. The bridge was heavily damaged during the Second World War but was fully restored in the years after the war. Natural stones were used to build this arched bridge. Detailed carved statues of many religious, as well as royal figures, stand on this bridge. The bridge has twelve sculptures of saints including one of Pippin, the canonized father of Charles and also the founder of the Carolingian dynasty.
Iphofen's oldest city gate has become a landmark of the city and the motif of many painters and photographs. The 15th century portal delights people with its beautiful half-timbering, the tall pointed tower and the gatehouse. If you take a closer look at the doors of the gate you can discover the wicket, a smaller door within the door which granted late arrivals entry in the wee hours.
Located in Würzburg Castle, the Kaisersaal is a beautiful room that will simply leave you spellbound. The combined effort of three renowned architects- Giovanni Battista Tiepolo, Balthasar Neumann and Antonio Bossi, it was completed in the year 1753. Overlooking the beautiful garden, today, the lovely hall plays host to numerous lavish weddings, concerts and cultural events.
The Pfarrei Sankt Norbert is an extremely popular church in Höchberg. The church is dedicated to the city's patron saint, Saint Norbert. Though the Pfarrei Sankt Norbert holds regular services, they do a lot of out of the box things too such as community service, conduct cultural events and more. To know more about the Pfarrei Sankt Norbert, do visit their website.
Iphofen's oldest city gate has become a landmark of the city and the motif of many painters and photographs. The 15th century portal delights people with its beautiful half-timbering, the tall pointed tower and the gatehouse. If you take a closer look at the doors of the gate you can discover the wicket, a smaller door within the door which granted late arrivals entry in the wee hours.
Located in Würzburg Castle, the Kaisersaal is a beautiful room that will simply leave you spellbound. The combined effort of three renowned architects- Giovanni Battista Tiepolo, Balthasar Neumann and Antonio Bossi, it was completed in the year 1753. Overlooking the beautiful garden, today, the lovely hall plays host to numerous lavish weddings, concerts and cultural events.
The Burg Brattenstein is a medieval castle that was first documented in the 13th Century. Earlier, the castle was owned by the Lords of Hohenlohe, who sold it to Bishop of Würzburg in 1345. The castle then changed many owners and survived both the World Wars. Post the Second World War, it was used as a refugee camp. The castle was restored in the later part of the 20th Century and since 1984, it has been the venue for the Röttinger festival.
Said to be the first stone bridge to be built in Germany, this iconic 12th Century pedestrian bridge is a beautiful landmark of the city. The bridge was heavily damaged during the Second World War but was fully restored in the years after the war. Natural stones were used to build this arched bridge. Detailed carved statues of many religious, as well as royal figures, stand on this bridge. The bridge has twelve sculptures of saints including one of Pippin, the canonized father of Charles and also the founder of the Carolingian dynasty.
Marienkapelle or the St Mary's Chapel is located at the Marktplatz and is one of the most striking structures of the city. The chapel which boats of Late Gothic architecture is worth a visit because of its detailed ornamentation. Its Southern entrance is marked with the figures of Adman and Eve, these were sculpted by Tilman Riemenschneider as early as the 14th Century. The chapel is also the resting place of many Franconian knights and Bathasar Neumann; the famous Baroque architect. If you wish to appreciate the phenomenal Bavarian architecture, a visit to Marienkapelle is a must.