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Veitshöchheim Palace

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Location: Veitshöchheim, Landkreis Würzburg, Lower Franconia, Bavaria, Germany

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2. Veitshöchheim Palace – Main riverside Veitshöchheim loop from Thüngersheim

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3. Main riverside Veitshöchheim – Fisherman sculpture on the Main riverbank loop from Margetshöchheim

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Loki 🚴

September 26, 2019

The Veitshöchheim Castle is a former summer residence of the Prince-Bishops of Würzburg, later the kings of Bavaria, in Veitshöchheim near Würzburg. The castle complex is known for the surrounding Rococo garden.

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June 25, 2024

From 1806 to 1814, the castle was the summer residence of Grand Duke Ferdinand III of Tuscany, Elector and Grand Duke of Würzburg. He had several rooms furnished in the contemporary Empire style. Five of them are now on display on the upper floor in their original furnishings: an anteroom with an adjoining study, a living room with a rare flower stand, a bedroom and a tower room. The old printed paper wallpaper with detailed plant motifs is remarkable. The Sattler company from Schonungen worked on this, producing the Schweinfurt green with the addition of arsenic ("poison green") to increase the luminosity and durability of the color. The preserved pieces of furniture made of cherry, plum and yew wood and the oil lamps made of alabaster complete the classicist impression.

With the abolition of the Grand Duchy of Würzburg in 1814, the property passed to the Bavarian kings, who, contrary to widespread opinion in local literature[1], rarely used the castle. On the other hand, it was a popular destination for Würzburg residents.

The court garden on a postcard from the late 19th century

In return, Veitshöchheim station received an unusual reception building, representative of a seaside resort, with a royal pavilion, the latter in the axis of the castle. The reception building and royal pavilion are connected by a walkway[2]. The building is used by the municipal library.

After the First World War in 1918, the castle and gardens fell to the Free State of Bavaria, which has opened the castle as a museum for visitors since 1932.

From 2001 to 2005, the castle was extensively restored and can be visited from April to October; events can also be held there.

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Rainer & Petra

April 29, 2023

Veitshöchheim Palace is a former summer residence of the prince bishops of Würzburg, later the kings of Bavaria.

The palace is best known for its rococo garden

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Location: Veitshöchheim, Landkreis Würzburg, Lower Franconia, Bavaria, Germany

Veitshöchheim Palace

1. Marienkapelle Würzburg – Zeller Mainwiesen Park loop from Würzburg Hauptbahnhof

2. Veitshöchheim Palace – Main riverside Veitshöchheim loop from Thüngersheim

3. Main riverside Veitshöchheim – Fisherman sculpture on the Main riverbank loop from Margetshöchheim

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