Historic Highlights of Germany: Baroque

Augsburg

St. Ulrich and Afra
There are two churches in Augsburg named Ulrich and Afra. One is Roman Catholic, the other Lutheran, a duality that resulted from the Peace of Augsburg concluded in 1555 between Catholics and Protestants
Schaezler Palace
Considered the most impressive Rococo work in Augsburg, the Schaezler Palace is also one of the most impressive private Rococo buildings in Bavaria. The centerpiece is the 70-foot-long Rococo ballroom. The Palace also houses the German Baroque...

Park Sanssouci
The Park Sanssouci covers 724 acres—compared to Central Park’s 840—and has three palaces: the rococo Sanssouci Palace, the Baroque New Palace and Charlottenhof Palace. In its entirety, Sanssouci presents an ensemble of palaces and gardens that form...
New Palace
The building complex of the New Palace is the last and most impressive baroque monument of the Prussian kings, built in part as a boastful response to the palace of Versailles of the French kings.

St. Peter's Cathedral, Cloisters, All Saint's Chapel
St. Peter’s Cathedral is the masterpiece of Gothic architecture in Bavaria.

St. Marien Church
Building started mid 13th century, expanded in the 15th century in the style of the French cathedral style and the Marienkirche in Lübeck. Features include the astronomical clock built in 1472.

St. Paulin's Church
The Baroque jewel in the Rhineland was erected from 1734 till 1751 according to plans by Balthasar Neumann.

Residence
The Residence, built from 1720-1744 according to plans of the genius Balthasar Neumann, is the main work of south German Baroque and one of the most important castles in Europe.
Fortress Marienberg
The mighty Fortress Marienberg is the symbol of Würzburg and served as a home of the prince-bishops for nearly five centuries.
Cathedral St. Kilian
St. Kilian Cathedral is one of the main works of German architecture and the fourth largest Romanesque church in Germany.
Bürgerspital -Weingut
The Bürgerspital to the Holy Spirit dates back to the year 1319, when patricians founded the social foundation.
Marienkapelle and Falkenhaus
The Marienkapelle (Chapel of St. Mary) at the market square is one of the most interesting late-Gothic Bavarian churches. Next to it is the Falkenhaus with its beautiful Rococo facade.
Neumünster Church and the grave site of Walther von der Vogelweide
A Romanesque basilica
Pilgrimage Church Käppele
Pilgrimage church
Veitshöchheim Castle and Rococo Garden
The prince-bishops’ summer resort is a jewel of Baroque architecture and horticultural art.
Museum am Dom (Museum by the Cathedral)
The Museum am Dom (Museum by the Cathedral) of the Würzburg Diocese shows art without any art historical, national, religious or ideological demarcation lines. Works are presented there by contemporary, internationally acclaimed artists as well as...
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