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Location: Werneck, Landkreis Schweinfurt, Lower Franconia, Bavaria, Germany
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Johanna
January 24, 2021
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Today there is a hospital in the baroque castle, but you can view the building from the outside and, above all, pay a visit to the park behind the castle. If you want to strengthen yourself, there is also a café on the area.
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•Söhni 🏃
January 25, 2020
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The Baroque castle Werneck was built in 1733 - 1745 by Balthasar Neumann on behalf of the Prince-Bishop of Würzburg Friedrich-Karl von Schönborn. Today it is used as an orthopedic …
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January 25, 2020
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The palace chapel is a jewel among Balthasar Neumann's church buildings. Since the restoration in 2006, the interior has returned to its original condition. The church occupies the entire northeastern pavilion. It is the only room that has been preserved, including its furnishings from the time of the Prince-Bishops.
The shell was completed in 1744. The rich stucco work with the numerous angel heads was created by the Würzburg court plasterer Antonio Bossi. The main altarpiece by the Würzburg court painter Oswald Onghers represents the foundation of the Portiunkula indulgence.
The shell was completed in 1744. The rich stucco work with the numerous angel heads was created by the Würzburg court plasterer Antonio Bossi. The main altarpiece by the Würzburg court painter Oswald Onghers represents the foundation of the Portiunkula indulgence.
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Location: Werneck, Landkreis Schweinfurt, Lower Franconia, Bavaria, Germany