View of Schloss Johannisburg

From the western bank of the Main at the Willigisbrücke you have a great view of the striking Johannisburg Castle and a great photo opportunity.

An unmistakable landmark of Aschaffenburg.

Johannisburg Palace was the second residence of the Mainz Elector Archbishops until 1803 and is located in the center of Aschaffenburg on the banks of the Main. It is one of the most important palace buildings of the German Renaissance. After the heavy destruction in the Second World War, the exterior of the palace had to be restored before the first showrooms and collections with the rescued items of equipment could be reopened in 1964. A special feature is the world's largest collection of architectural models made from cork. Under the title “Carrying Rome across the Alps”, 45 models invite you to take an entertaining walk through ancient Rome. The cork model of the Colosseum with a diameter of over 3 meters is a special feature of the world's largest collection of architectural models made from cork. Under the title “Carrying Rome across the Alps”, 45 models invite you to take an entertaining walk through ancient Rome. The replicas, created between 1792 and 1854, reproduce the most famous ancient architecture of the eternal city with incredible detail. You can see the Colosseum, the Pantheon, the triumphal arches of the emperors Titus, Septimius Severus and Constantine, the Porta Maggiore and the Cestius pyramid. 😃