Germany - Wurzburg
Wurzburg is a city in the Franconia region of Germany and it's where Sally, Shaun and Damien live. It is a beautiful city that sits next to the Main river, the city even has a castle!
Marienberg castle in the background
Exploring Wurzburg, photo taken on the old Main bridge which was built in 1473
Marienberg castle with vineyards on the hillside
On March 16, 1945 about 90% of the city was destroyed by British bombers during a WW II air raid. The city center which was built during medieval times was totally destroyed by fires and around 30,000 people (mostly women and children) were killed. On March 16 every year the city arrives at one of the main churches with candles and has a moment of silence for all of the victims.
View from the castle
After a beautiful hike up to the castle we stopped for an authentic German lunch - Bratwurst and beer
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You know more about my city than I do! But don't forget about that very important piece of history regarding the Marienburg castle - something to do with the tax :)
your City Wurzburg is a beautiful city. I was there im the early 1960's in the Air Force I would like to return == I Loved it..