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30-SEP-2017

Würzburg



Würzburg lies along and is an inland port of the canalized Main River, about 60 miles (100 km) southeast of Frankfurt am Main. The site of a Celtic settlement, it was first mentioned as Virteburch in 704. A bishopric was established there by St. Boniface in the early 740s, and the bishops had acquired ducal authority over eastern Franconia by the 12th century. Repeated revolts against the power of the bishops resulted in the citizens’ final submission to their authority in 1400. Several imperial diets (assemblies) and councils were held in Würzburg, including one in 1180, when Henry the Lion was placed under the imperial ban and the Bavarian duchy was taken from him and given to Otto, a member of the Wittelsbach family. Würzburg progressed under Bishop Julius (1573–1617), and much building was commissioned by the bishops of the Schönborn family in the 18th century. The bishopric was secularized in 1802, and the city passed to Bavaria in 1802/03. In 1805 it became the seat of the grand duchy of Würzburg in the Confederation of the Rhine and remained so until it was restored to Bavaria in 1814. A new bishopric was created in 1821.

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fotabug21-Dec-2017 20:16
A wonderful view of the city. V
Walter Otto Koenig21-Dec-2017 19:45
Very nice view of Würzburg from this vantage point. "V"
Tom LeRoy21-Dec-2017 19:24
Your really have some amazing view points - this one is fantastic! V
Jeff Real21-Dec-2017 18:15
This is an awesome image of the city
V
Don Mottershead21-Dec-2017 18:06
Excellent view. The pedestrian bridge appears to be well used.
Neil Marcus21-Dec-2017 15:02
A fully equipped town Not much open land. Well shown, Jose
Jim Coffman21-Dec-2017 14:43
From this vantage point it appears that the city goes on forever!! Well captured, Jose!
Nick Paoni21-Dec-2017 14:10
What a great view of the city you get from this vantage point.
Hank Vander Velde21-Dec-2017 14:05
Beautiful overview cityscape image.
Helen Betts21-Dec-2017 13:38
Such a great view you got from this high vantage point. V.
Graeme21-Dec-2017 10:32
A fine view of the city from this vantage point, Jose.BV!
Yvonne21-Dec-2017 10:08
A wonderful view from there... nice to see the bridge and river nestled in the scenery. v
John21-Dec-2017 08:44
A beautiful view on the city. Well composed according the 2/3 rule. Well done José. V
Paco López21-Dec-2017 04:56
Buena panorámica donde se ven las torres de las iglesias y palacios! V!
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