The Residence Palace – The “Castle above all Castles”!

The Residence Palace is one of Europe’s most renowned Baroque castles and has been registered as a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site in 1981.

Update February 20, 2025:
Due to renovation work, the main castle with the courtyard, keep, Marienkirche, fountain house and access to the Fürstengarten will be closed from summer 2024. Visits to the fortress are only possible as part of guided tours for groups.
 

The Fortress Marienberg is the most dominating feature of the city; it towers above it all. Take a tour and learn about its history.

From the old bridge “Alte Mainbrücke”, enjoy fantastic views of the Fortress Marienberg, the pilgrimage church “Käppele” and the famous vineyards.

"St. Kilian” is a prime example of the architectural style during the time of the Salian kings. It is the fourth largest Romanesque cathedral in Germany and is home to exquisite artifacts from many centuries.

Enjoy splendid architecture and a glamorous interior decoration at the Baroque pilgrimage church "Käppele", built between 1748 and 1750 by Balthasar Neumann.

Make sure to visit “Marienkapelle” and "Neumünster". "Marienkapelle" is featuring some world renowned sandstone sculptures by Tilman Riemenschneider. "Neumünster" is a Romanesque cathedral dating back to the 11^th century.