The huge architectural complex, the Bishops' Residence, is located in the centre of the of the Old Town. This structure was built in 1720-1744 by order of two cardinals, brothers Johann Philipp Franz and Friedrich Karl von Schönborn. The construction was supervised by two architects, von Hildenbrandt and von Welsch.
But what made the Residence famous was its unique grand staircase, designed by the architect Balthasar Neumann. The vault above this baroque staircase is adorned with the world's largest fresco by Venetian artist Giovanni Battista Tiepolo.
In the Imperial Hall of the palace are Tiepolo's frescoes on subjects from the history of Würzburg, including portraits of painters, architects and sculptors who worked in the palace. the palace. The huge Garden Hall is decorated with stucco decorations by Antonio Bossi. The Venetian Room is decorated with a tapestry depicting the Venetian Carnival and decorative panels. Carnival and decorative panels with paintings by Johannes Thalhofer.
A special impression is left by a tour of the palace chapel, the interior of which is richly decorated with paintings and sculptures. is richly decorated with paintings, sculptures and mouldings. In the side altars of the chapel. in the side altars of the chapel, one can see the magnificent paintings by Giovanni Battista Tiepolo.
