Thursday, June 19, 2008

Guided tour of the Residenz, 

which, built according to plans by Balthasar

Neumann, and boasting the splendid ceiling

fresco by the Venetian Tiepolo in the imposing

staircase, is, as an ensemble, the most beautiful

palatial building of southern Baroque, the former

residence of the prince-bishops, which has

been on UNESCO's "World Cultural Heritage List"

since 1982.

Then

Guided tour of the Old Town.

With every step, you will experience the sights of

Würzburg's Old Town which are the witnesses of

the city's eventful history. You'll walk in the

footsteps of Tilman Riemenschneider and

Balthasar Neumann, and will visit the grave of

Walther von der Vogelweide.

price per person € 15,-

Dinner in the Restaurant Backöfele,

the gem in the heart of Würzburg,

(franconian style)

Ursulinengasse 3

Price per person, incl. dinner and drinks  € 40.-

A Würzburg night watchman

in an historic uniform finally guides you through

the romantically illuminated little streets for a brief

nighttime tour.

free of charge, registration required

                                

2.00 pm

to

5:00 pm

Meeting point:

Congress

Centrum

8.00 pm

10.00 pm

                           

Sunday June 22, 3 pm to 10 pm post congress tour to Rothenburg

Monday through Wednesday, June 23 - 26

Post Congress Tour along the Romantic Road

Tour was canceled

Saturday, June 21, 2008

Fortress Marienberg and Tilman

Riemenschneider

The fortress Marienberg is the highly visible

landmark of the town. The first church of

Würzburg was built here in 704, and around it, in

the 13th century, the first fortified castle, which

was augmented and expanded

especially during the Renaissance and Baroque

eras.

Following the tour of the fortress, you will visit the

Mainfränkische Museum, which houses the world-

famous collection of the works of Tilman

Riemenschneider.

Price per person  € 15.-

Farewell Dinner

in the Kelterhalle of the Mainfränkisches Museum,

followed by dance.

We will be entertained by "The Strangers"

The STRANGERS ‐ that is Jazz, but also Power Pop, Beat & Rock ‘n Roll. With hits from the 50ies to the 90ies and you will listen and dance to Robbie Williams, Elvis Presley, the Rolling Stones, the Beatles, Brian Setzer and many others. If you have any favourites, just ask!

Price per person (incl. dinner and drinks)  € 50.-

10.00 am

to

12.00 pm

Meeting point:

Congress

Centrum

8.00 pm

Friday, June 20, 2008

Soccer Tournament:

in the university sport field (bring your Sportshoes

and your clothes incl one dark and one bright

T-Shirt with you!)

please send team suggestions (5-6 persons and

more)

and tell definitely whether you wish to attend or not

to w.schrader@augenklinik.uni-wuerzburg.de

Guided tour of the Old Town.

With every step, you will experience the sights of

Würzburg's Old Town which are the witnesses of

the city's eventful history. You'll walk in the

footsteps of Tilman Riemenschneider and

Balthasar Neumann, and will visit the grave of

Walther von der Vogelweide.

Boat trip to Veitshöchheim & Rococo

garden

Trip by boat to pittoresque Veitshöchheim,

including a visit of the former summer residence

of the prince-bishops, which is a treasure of

of baroque architecture and horticulture. Behind

high walls, there is hidden one of the most

beautiful rococo gardens in Europe.

Price per person € 20.-

Concert featuring the Trio Lezard

(Fagott, Oboe, Clarinet: W.A. Mozart, M. Locke,

J.S. Bach, A. Vivaldi, J.B. Dupuits)

in the Garden Hall of the residence of the prince-

bishops, Residenzplatz 2

Festive evening and culinary wine testing

in the historic wine cellar of the Residenz

of the Staatlicher Hofkeller Würzburg,

Rosenbachpalais, Residenzplatz 3

Price per person (incl. concert, wine tasting, dinner and drinks) € 60.-

Price per person (incl.  wine tasting, dinner and drinks - without the concert) € 50.-
  
Early registration suggested, as tickets are limited!

10.45 am

to

12.45 pm

10.45 am

to

12.45 pm

10.45 amto

2.30 pm

Meeting point:

Congress

Centrum

Registration -

6.15 pm

to

7.00 pm

followed by/

approx 7.30 pm