- The Würzburg Baroque – A variation of the late Baroque and Early Rococo, found everywhere in the region
- The works of the legendary Court Architect Balthazar Neumann and his workshop.
- The walled towns of the Main and Saale Rivers

Here the region of Main-Franconia refers to the parts of the Main valley once controlled by the Prince-Bishops of Würzburg. The Bishops ruled over a dominion in the fertile highlands of the Main Valley. In the north, the forests and hills of the Rhön hide numerous hot springs and great mineral wealth. In the south, the Main Gorge was, as is today, covered in great vineyards, even as far back as the 17th century. In between, stretched endless rollings plains of vibrant farmland, dotted with ancient towns, monasteries, and castles.
The Prince-Bishops’ spectacular wealth came from the River Main’s strategic bounty. Along it flowed trade from all corners of Europe, from the East in the Bohemian Kingdom, South on the Danube portage, and West via the Rhine. The splendor of Würzburg itself fell victim to the cataclysm of the Second World War, and most of its baroque cityscape was destroyed. However, the legacy of the Bishops remains evident in the great works of art and architecture that survive, a timeless testament to their untrampled wealth and power.
Hiking: Rhön Panorama
Bischofsheim is considered the gateway to the Rhön mountains and has a charming old town surrounded by pastoral woodlands. This hike takes you around the…
Hiking: Bad Kissingen and the Saale Valley
Bad Kissingen is one of the great spa towns in Europe, and this hike is all about exploring the town’s history and its spas. The…
- Hype: 2.1
- Growth: 1.4
- Wealth: 6.7
- Recognition: 3.7
- Accommodation: 2.5
- Transportation: 2.4
- Ease of Planning: 5.7
- Infrastructure: 4.6
- Interactivity: 3.7
- Airport: No
- Historical Context: 4.5
- Monuments: 1.7
- Quality*: 8.0
- Landscape: 8.3
- Vineyards: 6.7
- Undiscovered: 3.7
- Cultural Immersion: 7.2
- Tradition*: 10