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Sight Altstadt, Würzburg

Würzburg Cathedral

A sight in Altstadt, Würzburg, free to visit and worth about 30 minutes.

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Why go

St. Kilian's Cathedral, a Romanesque church rebuilt after 1945, at the end of the Domstrasse.

It is one of 8 curated places we feature in Würzburg, alongside 3 sights, 1 activity and 1 place for a drink. 6 more of our picks sit within 1 km in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Würzburger Weihnachtsmarkt and Bürgerspital Weinstuben. At about 30 minutes, it slots neatly between bigger plans.

Type
Sight · Culture
Neighborhood
Altstadt
Price
Free
Time needed
30 min

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Würzburg, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Würzburger Weihnachtsmarkt

    Stalls fill the Marktplatz around the Gothic Marienkapelle, with a tall tree and a nativity scene.

    Sight · 0.2 km straight-line
  2. 2
    Bürgerspital Weinstuben

    Wine tavern of a hospital foundation and estate dating to 1316, serving Franconian Silvaner and hearty plates.

    Food · 0.3 km straight-line
  3. 3
    Alte Mainmühle

    Restaurant in an old mill at the foot of the bridge; its window sells the glasses for the bridge-side wine.

    Drinks · 0.4 km straight-line
  4. 4
    Alte Mainbrücke

    Stone bridge over the Main lined with baroque saints, facing Marienberg Fortress across the river.

    Sight · 0.4 km straight-line
  5. 5
    Würzburg Residence

    UNESCO-listed prince-bishops' palace with Tiepolo's ceiling fresco over the grand staircase.

    Activity · 0.5 km straight-line
  6. 6
    Festung Marienberg

    Hilltop fortress above the vineyards on the west bank, with walls and terraces looking over the old town.

    Outdoors · 0.9 km straight-line

On these curated routes

Würzburg Cathedral is a stop on our Würzburg, Bamberg & Nuremberg route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More sights to see in Würzburg

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When to go

Average daily highs in Würzburg run from 3°C in January to 27°C in July; May is usually the wettest month.

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Coordinates
49.79333, 9.93222
Destination
Würzburg, Germany

Würzburg Cathedral: quick answers

How much time do you need at Würzburg Cathedral?

Plan on about 30 minutes at Würzburg Cathedral. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

Is Würzburg Cathedral free?

Yes, we list Würzburg Cathedral as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Which TripsCircle routes include Würzburg Cathedral?

Würzburg Cathedral appears on Würzburg, Bamberg & Nuremberg, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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