Würzburg - from 4th July to the 8th July

Arrived at Würzburg just before 4:00pm, had our safe arrival drinks (Gin and Tonic) and relaxed for the rest of the night, we did have a few interruptions. 

First full day in Würzburg, this morning we walked to the laundromat started 4 loads of washing, walked to the supermarket, did shopping for 3 days, walked back to the laundromat, placed washing into driers, walked back to the boat to put the groceries away, walked back to the laundromat, folded the cloths and walk back to the boat. Below is a photo of Martin pulling the trolley and bag full of clean cloths, sheets and towels. Started this mornings journey at 8.30 finished at 11:30. Even though it's a lot of walking, it's a good feeling to have everything clean.

Second day in Würzburg we became tourists and looked around.

Visit to Marienberg Fortress

The fortress isn't far from the marina, so we walked the 2.1 Kms.

Part of the wall on the way

Half way, I hope

Finally made it

The Moat, dates to 1200 

Scherenbergtor Scherenberg Gate

Brunnentemple Well Temple

This is the Bergfried Keep in the middle of the court yard, the watchkeepers kept an eye out for invasion from the top of the tower. The door on the right takes you to the stairs up (we think, as you were not allowed in) the door in the middle was where the prison was, we went in there, it was very disappointing just one large room. 

Entry to the Marienkirche St Mary's Church

Inside the church, couldn't go all the way, so couldn't see much.

Princes Garden

View from the Princes Garden

In the background you can see the Alte Mainbrucke or Old Main Bridge, the structure began in 1476 in 1488 it was completed and was the only river crossing until 1886. It also has the lock near it.

Yes a Café time to sit and have a coffee.

Not what I was expecting.

The whole place was a disappointment, if you only have time to see one castle in Germany, don't pick this one. The Castle in Nuremberg so far would be my pick.

There seemed to be some work being done around the place, not sure if it was to improve the area to open it up more or repairs. I hope they do more to bring people in.

There are 2 museum on site, but no English translator so we didn't go in.

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We decided to stay an extra day because the weather predicated rain most of the day and strong wind. Yes it rained, but the wind wasn't that bad, now we sit here regretting that decision. The restaurant next to the Marina also has an extra room with a Cocktail Bar and Night club with disco lights. Not sure we will get much sleep tonight.

Not far from us at all