Würzburg Residence (detail)

Germany. One of the most beautiful Baroque palaces in Europe is located in Würzburg. It is an episcopal residence dating back to the 18th century. to replace the fortress Marienberg. During the war, the palace was practically razed to the ground, it took years to restore. Now about forty rooms are open for visiting. Among them are the amazing Imperial Hall, where a majestic atmosphere reigns and the Venetian room, where you can relax and immerse yourself in the atmosphere of the carnival. In the southern wing there is a palace church, and in the underground there are cellars with the famous Franconian wine. Despite the fact that the bishops created the residence exclusively for themselves, it is loved by the people. Even Napoleon admitted that it was the most beautiful priest's house he had ever seen.