Marienberg Fortress

Marienberg Fortress is one of the greatest symbols of Würzburg. The Würzburg fortification took an active part in many wars, ranging from small riots to World War II.

On the site of the current fortress, there used to be a fenced settlement and a pagan sanctuary, on the site of which a fortress was later built along with the Marienkirche Church, in which the bishops of Würzburg were buried.

From the XIII to the XVIII century, the fortress served as the residence of the prince-bishops of Würzburg. Since the XVI century, the building was rebuilt into a Renaissance castle, which after the conquest by the Swedes was rebuilt into a baroque fortress. Near the fortress, military structures and bastions were completed, and a well 105 meters deep was dug inside the building.

Now in the fortress are the Museums of Main Franconia and Fürstenbau.