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​wurzburg

Culture and History Abound in the Bavarian Wine Country

By GERRY and PAMELA BARKER
North Palm Beach Life
November, 2019.


A funny thing happened when we toured Wurzburg -- the sun made an appearance! Recognized as the center of Franconian wine country in the Bavaria region of Germany, we start with a visit to its most famous attraction -- the Wurzburg Residence. Considered a Baroque palace masterpiece, it was built between 1720 and 1744 by two prince-bishop brothers (that's Pam above, standing in the Residence gardens. It takes ornate to a whole new level. Let's go!
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Pam at the Wurzburg Residence
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Our tour group heads to the Wurzburg Residence. All photos are exteriors only, since photography inside the palace is prohibited. A shame, because inside is a grand staircase leading to the world's largest ceiling fresco and rooms
​too ornate with gold, plaster and mirrors to be believed. There are well over 300 rooms altogether. 
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The gardens are almost as magnificent as the palace.
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Left is theJoannes Philippus Episcopus Church, near the city's bustling old market square. Keep a lookout for streetcars, which transverse the cobblestone streets, above.
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​The Wurzburg Old Market Square was a delight for the senses, featuring a wide array of food, fruits, vegetables and products for sale.
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​Lunchtime, and we were on our own. We spied this two-story restaurant, Sternback, on the market square and it looked inviting. They seated us in a cozy room upstairs and provided us a menu in English. Our server was great and so was the food. Above is the schnitzel, served with a side salad and hot pretzel. It was a large portion and delicious. Highly recommend this place.
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​Above is the historic main bridge, where people gather to enjoy a glass of wine and good conversation.  It also provides great views, as Pam, left, found out. (Don't you love her Florida flamingo bag?)
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The old Main Bridge, the city's only river crossing until 1886. It was started in 1746.
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Walking the streets of Wurzburg, Pam, above,  is checking to see if this stone sculpture is related to The Mouth of Truth in Rome.  Careful, dear!
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As we departed Wurzburg, we got a great view of the Marienberg Fortress above the Main River.  It served
​as a home of the local prince-bishops for nearly 500 years and been a fort since ancient times.

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