Bagni di Lucca and Beyond

I had 2 delightful guides in the form of Mike and Anita to show me the sights of Wurzburg.

 

 

Wurzburg is the capital of lower Franconia and one of the lovliest Baroque cities in Germany.  It is in the valley of the Main River and surrounded by vine covered hills which looked magnificent on a beautiful autumn day.

 

 

90% of the city was destroyed just before the end of WWII.  The raid only lasted 20 minutes but caused immense damage.  Luckily for us almost every structure has been lovingly restored.

We had lunch at an excellent restaurant beside the river and wandered along the banks afterwards.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The World Heritage listed Wurzburg Residence is incredibly  beautiful.  The gardens are glorious and put on an excellent autumn show for us.  The residence itself is open to visitors for a small fee – and you must do this.  Unfortunately photos are not allowed inside or I would be able to show you the detailed restoration of the elaborate rooms and exquisite art and sculpture.  A dramatic staircase leads upstairs to huge rooms beautifully decorated and filled with art, but the rooms themselves are the treasures.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

As well as the gardens of the residence Wurzburg has beautiful parks I was itching to walk through.  The winding paths were inviting me to walk in and admire the autumn trees.

Keeping watch over Wurzburg is the Fortress Festung Marienburg.  It is just what you imagine a medieval fortress to look like.  I can see Robin Hood and Maid Marion to feel quite at home here – except that it is Germany and not England.  It would make a great film set.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rapunzel has obviously just stepped out for a beer and a pretzel.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thank you Anita and Mike for a perfect Wurzburg day.