Viking Cruise – Part 8 Würzburg

Würzberg’s prince-bishop built an opulent residence between 1720 and 1744.  Has an unsupported vaulted ceiling with the world’s largest ceiling fresco.  

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No interior photos were permitted. Here is one from Wikipedia.

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The palace, the grand staircase and gardens are meant to show wealth and power.

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We did stop in front of the Röntgen-gymnasium for a selfie wearing our Mavs shirts.20170513_170844

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Like in each stop, we ventured away from the crowds and sat with our coffee in a cafe before walking to the Lions Bridge in time for “all aboard” the Viking Aegir.

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