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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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Pierre27-Dec-2017 15:43
Une très belle présentation de cette magnifique architecture! V
Zoltán Balogh27-Dec-2017 15:34
This is great. V
Julie Oldfield23-Dec-2017 14:43
So beautiful. V
Ton T.20-Dec-2017 20:56
Awesome composition! Great view on the city and river! V
Dave Petersen Photography20-Dec-2017 18:36
You really composed this image so nicely. A beautiful location with incredible architecture photographed from a perfect POV. Very nice work Jose. VV
Milan Vogrin19-Dec-2017 21:13
Beautiful!V!
Julie Oldfield19-Dec-2017 03:47
Superb composition. V
Dennis Hoyne19-Dec-2017 03:29
A lovely view of this beautiful city! V
Buz Kiefer18-Dec-2017 21:36
Excellent view point and a splendid capture. Beautiful work, Jose. BV
Jean D18-Dec-2017 21:26
Terrific view of this city, Jose. ~V
Richard Glenn18-Dec-2017 20:03
A splendid view of the bridge crossing the river and the various colorful rooftops. V
bill friedlander18-Dec-2017 19:29
A wonderful view, a city I would like to visit. V
Pieter Bos18-Dec-2017 18:51
Great viewpoint. Beautiful cityscape. ~V
Walter Otto Koenig18-Dec-2017 17:05
Great view. So nice with all the people on the bridge. "V"
Helen Betts18-Dec-2017 15:43
Striking POV showing off the many towers so nicely, and a good view of the bridge as well. V.
Jim Coffman18-Dec-2017 14:55
You had a great vantage point for this fine capture...
fotabug18-Dec-2017 13:10
Love the old world architecture! This is a most interesting view of a beautiful city! V
John Reynolds LRPS18-Dec-2017 12:56
Fine view of this impressive city. I thought it was going to be Prague from the thumbnail image!
marie-jose wolff18-Dec-2017 10:47
very fine view of this beautiful old city wild the old bridge and all these towers! V
Yvonne18-Dec-2017 10:23
What a great viewpoint, a lovely image Jose! v
Raymond18-Dec-2017 10:13
Beautiful old town, must be a pleasure to visit, great shot
Tom Munson18-Dec-2017 05:33
Great view of this wonderful town, Jose.
Paco López18-Dec-2017 04:44
Preciosa imagen! Paarece una ciudad muy bonita! V!
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