Würzburg is an ancient episcopal seat and a vibrant university town with a baroque, distinctly southern feel. It is in an idyllic setting surrounded by vineyards and is defined by its architectural splendours that reflect a range of epochs. Art, culture and Franconian wine are a way of life in Würzburg – they impart a Mediterranean joie de vivre.

Würzburg's main places of interest are the magnificent prince bishops' Residenz Palace, an impressive example of Mediterranean baroque architecture, and the mighty Marienberg Citadel. The works of famous artists such as Tilman Riemenschneider, Balthasar Neumann and Giovanni Battista Tiepolo can be seen everywhere, and the tomb of medieval minnesinger, Walther von der Vogelweide, is also here. A glass of delicious Franconian wine is just the thing after a tour of the old town.

The Main-Franconian Museum with the world's most extensive collection of works by Riemenschneider and the Fürstenbau municipal history museum are located in the Marienberg Citadel and together with the Residenz Palace are the real highlights of the town. Many other museums and galleries in the town offer permanent and special exhibitions.