The old Franconian episcopal city and university town of Würzburg lies in a beautiful location in a basin in the Main valley. High above the River Main, dominating the scene, stands the medieval Fortress Marienberg, built on the site of a former Bronze Age fort. Although intense bombing and fighting during WWII left much of the old town destroyed, it has since been painstakingly rebuilt and today offers numerous fine examples of medieval and more contemporary architecture. It's also a vibrant cultural center and boasts numerous events, festivals, and historical tourist attractions.