Last Sunday, I visited, together with my parents and Andrea, Würzburg. I was there in July 2008 and the city surprised me in the positive sense. Until then, I only knew it because Dirk Nowitzky was born there. But Würzburg has much more to offer; I would say it is one of my favourite places in Germany.The most relevant feature of Würzburg as a city is its relation with the Church. Since its creation, back in the early Middle Ages, in the place where three Irish monks were killed, everything around the city has been dealing also with religion. The most significant monument in Würzburg is the Residenz, where the bishop of the city used to live (today an UNESCO World Heritage Site). The gardens in the Residenz, are allergies permitting, really worth the visit.
To be highlighted also are the two cathedrals there (Dom St. Killiam and Neumunster), which were totally re-built after the bombs in the Second World War. The best views of the city are those from the Festung Marienberg, just in the other side of the Main, in a nice 20 minutes walk. The castle is supposed to have been taken only once, by the Swedes and, after visiting it, I can only say that I really admire the Swedes.
Our visit was decisively marked by two unexpected events: the marathon being run at the very same time and the beatification of a priest from Würzburg, was brought all the ecclesiastical elite to the city. From the latter, my parents got some free wine and beer...
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