Did you know that there are satellites from the University of Würzburg orbiting the Earth? Our recommendation: set your trajectory for the wonderful old town and discover the Würzburg Residence palace, the residence of the Prince-Bishops of Würzburg. The baroque complex is not just one of the finest in Germany; it is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Marienberg Fortress is also a top attraction. Once you’ve made it up there, you can reward yourself with a refreshment in the wonderful beer garden and a magnificent view of the city and countless vineyards. Speaking of wine, you’re welcome to fill your glass at the Alte Mainbrücke bridge in the evening. The Wein amMain event is sure to be popular with the locals, too. YOU HAVE TO SEE : The Court Chapel in the Residence impresses visitors with its baroque opulence. All the walls are round, while the dome and ceiling are lavishly decorated with plaster angels and gold leaf. YOU HAVE TO TRY: Frankish Schnickerli, something for the adventurous among you, is tripe, made from a cow’s stomach. Once a meal for the poor, it is now considered a delicacy. The third-largest city in Switzerland, but still small enough to be explored on foot. You can start with the city’s landmark, the Basler Münster cathedral. You will see that the 400 years it took to build it were well worth the wait. The sculptural decoration in particular is spectacular. From there, move on to the red Town Hall, where you can marvel at the unbelievably richly painted facade. It is a masterpiece of late baroque. Longing for more art and culture? Then visit another museum – Basel has 40 of them! Or would you rather do nothing? The old town with its cafes, ranging from cosy to avant garde, is the perfect place for that. YOU HAVE TO SEE : In 1977, Jean Tinguely gave the city a new landmark with his fountain. The movement of the kinetic sculptures in the water is fascinating. YOU HAVE TO TRY: Mässmogge, long sugar sweets with a hazelnut praline filling. BASEL WÜRZBURG R H I N E , M A I N & M O S E L L E 103
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