Wurzburg’s prince-bishop’s palace was built in the early 18th century. It’s an opulent, lavish, 360 room palace. It’s basically a German Versailles. While there you must visit the famous chapel and garden. Sites not to miss: Vestibule and Garden Hall, Tiepolo Fresco, White Hall, Imperial Hall, and the North Wing. After you finish the rooms head to the Baroque Court Chapel (Hofkirche) Chapel and Baroque Residenz Garden. Chapel and gardens are free.
Of note, a guided tour is included in the ticket price and covers the main rooms and otherwise inaccessible South Wing (tour is 45-60 minutes, daily 11:00 and 15:00, additional tour Apr – Oct 13:30 and 16:30). Just show up and wait in the vestibule for an English tour. The tour is interesting but if you’re on a time crunch you’ll see everything most worthwhile on your own – grab the 5 euro English guidebook.
Hours, daily:
- Apr – Oct; 09:00 – 18:00
- Nov – Mar; 10:00 – 16:30
- *Gardens open daily until dusk.