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. Kaisersaal VISITORS’ CHECKLIST
The centrepiece of the
palace, the sumptuous Practical Information
emperor’s chamber, Residenzplatz 2.
testifies to the close Tel (0931) 35 51 70. Open Apr–
relationship between Oct: 9am–6pm daily; Nov–Mar:
Würzburg and the 10am–4:30pm daily.
Holy Roman Empire. Closed 1 Jan, 24, 25, 31 Dec. &
There are Tiepolo
frescoes here too.

Garden Hall
This vast, low hall has Rococo
stucco works by Antonio Bossi,
dating from 1749. There is also
a painting on the vaulting by
Johan Zick dating from 1750,
depicting The Feast of the Gods
and Diana Resting.

Main entrance

Venetian Room
This room is named after three tapestries
depicting the Venetian carnival. Further
ornaments include decorative panels
with paintings by Johann Thalhofer, a
pupil of Rudolph Byss.

. Hofkirche
The church interior is richly decorated
with paintings, sculptures and stucco
ornaments. The side altars were
designed by Johann Lukas von
Hildebrandt and feature paintings by
Giovanni Battista Tiepolo.

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