The lively university town on the Main lies amid vineyards, overlooked by its landmark, the Marienberg Fortress. The undisputed architectural highlight is the prince-bishop’s residence, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1981. Balthasar Neumann created this “palace above all palaces” with its famous staircase and the world’s largest ceiling fresco by Giovanni Battista Tiepolo. The 300th anniversary of the laying of the foundation stone of this magnificent building was in 2020. The late Gothic Marienkapelle, the Haus zum Falken with its magnificent rococo façade and St. Kilian’s Cathedral, the fourth largest Romanesque church in Germany, are also a must on any sightseeing tour. Würzburg’s lively cultural scene offers attractive events all year round, including the renowned Mozart Festival, the rousing Africa Festival or the Harbour Summer. The award-winning Museum im Kulturspeicher, the Museum für Franken with the world’s largest Riemenschneider collection, the impressive Museum am Dom, galleries and theatres complete the palette. Wine lovers enjoy wine tastings in the large wineries and the many atmospheric wine festivals in the summer months.