Hofkirche, Würzburg

#21 among attractions in Würzburg

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The Würzburg Residence is a palace in Würzburg, Germany. Johann Lukas von Hildebrandt and Maximilian von Welsch, representatives of the Austrian/South German Baroque style, were involved in the construction, as well as Robert de Cotte and Germain Boffrand, who were followers of the French Style. Balthasar Neumann, court architect of the Bishop of Würzburg, was the principal architect of the Residence, which was commissioned by the Prince-Bishop of Würzburg Johann Philipp Franz von Schönborn and his brother Friedrich Carl von Schönborn in 1720, and completed in 1744. The Venetian painter Giovanni Battista Tiepolo, assisted by his son, Domenico, painted frescoes in the building. ()

Alternative names: Completed: 1744 (280 years ago)Unesco: from 1981Architectural style: BaroqueCoordinates: 49°47'32"N, 9°56'17"E

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Day trips

Hofkirche – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Residenz Würzburg, Würzburg Cathedral, Martin von Wagner Museum, Marienberg Fortress.

~70 ftNW
, Forts and castles, Baroque architecture
Residenz Würzburg, Würzburg
1 min walk • The Residenz Würzburg stands as a monumental testament to Baroque architecture and is one of the most significant palaces in Germany. Located in the heart of Würzburg, this grand castle was built in the early 18th century and has since been a beacon of cultural...
~1390 ftW
Registered tours of Romanesque cathedral
Würzburg Cathedral, Würzburg
7 min walk • Würzburg Cathedral, officially known as St. Kilian Cathedral, stands as a monumental landmark in the heart of Würzburg, Germany. This Romanesque cathedral, with its intricate Gothic elements, is one of the largest churches in the country and the fourth-largest...
~60 ftE
Museum
Martin von Wagner Museum, Würzburg
1 min walk • The Martin von Wagner Museum contains the art collection of the University of Würzburg and has been located in the south wing of the Würzburg Residence since 1963. It is among the largest university museums in Europe.
0.8 miW
Art and history museums in restored castle
Marienberg Fortress, Würzburg
20 min walk • Marienberg Fortress is a prominent landmark on the left bank of the Main river in Würzburg, in the Franconia region of Bavaria, Germany.
0.4 miNW
Church, Gothic architecture
Marienkapelle, Würzburg
11 min walk • The Marienkapelle is a Roman Catholic church located at the Unterer Markt of the town of Würzburg, Bavaria. It was built in the Gothic style in the 14th century. Despite its large size, it is a chapel by status, as it does not have a parish.
0.8 miSW
Church, Baroque architecture
Käppele, Würzburg
21 min walk • The Käppele is the commonly used name for the Wallfahrtskirche Mariä Heimsuchung, located on a hill above Würzburg, in Germany. It was built following plans by Balthasar Neumann in the mid-18th century in Rococo style. Until 2014 it was attended to by members of the Capuchins.
0.6 miNW
Museum
Röntgen Memorial Site, Würzburg
17 min walk • The Röntgen Memorial Site in Würzburg, Germany is dedicated to the work of the German physicist Wilhelm Conrad Röntgen and his discovery of X-rays, for which he was granted the Nobel Prize in physics. It contains an exhibition of historical instruments, machines and documents.
0.9 miNW
Museum, Specialty museum, Art museum
Kulturspeicher Wurzburg, Würzburg
24 min walk • The Museum im Kulturspeicher Würzburg is a municipal art museum located at Veitshöchheimer Strasse 5, Würzburg, Northern Bavaria, Germany. It is open daily except Monday; an admission fee is charged.
~980 ftW
Universities and schools
Hochschule für Musik Würzburg, Würzburg
5 min walk • The Hochschule für Musik Würzburg was founded in 1797 by Franz Joseph Fröhlich as Collegium musicum academicum. From 1921 to 1973, it was named Bayerisches Staatskonservatorium der Musik. The current name was given on 1 September 1973.
~1160 ftN
Concerts and shows, Theater
Mainfranken Theater Würzburg, Würzburg
6 min walk • Mainfranken Theater Würzburg is a theatre in Würzburg, Germany. The new building was designed by the architect Jörg Friedrich.
0.9 miW
Church, Romanesque architecture
Mary's Church, Würzburg
23 min walk • The Marienkirche, Würzburg is a chapel located in the inner court of Marienberg Fortress in Würzburg, Bavaria. The first Christian church at this location was built in 706 by Duke Hedan II. The structure of today's building can be traced back to the early 11th century.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Hofkirche?

Nearby attractions include Martin von Wagner Museum, Würzburg (1 min walk), Residenz Würzburg, Würzburg (1 min walk), Oegg-Denkmal, Würzburg (4 min walk), Hochschule für Musik Würzburg, Würzburg (5 min walk).

How to get to Hofkirche by public transport?

The nearest stations to Hofkirche:

Bus

Residenzplatz • Lines: 421, 48, 51, 554/555, 560, 8075, 9, 977 (3 min walk)
Rennweg • Lines: 114, 14, 214, 29, 6 (5 min walk)

Tram

Dom • Lines: 1, 3, 4, 5 (9 min walk)
Neubaustraße • Lines: 1, 3 (11 min walk)

Train

Würzburg Süd (10 min walk)
Würzburg Hauptbahnhof (18 min walk)