The state of Bavaria is sumptuous, full of castles, palaces, cultures and beautiful architectural works.
Bayern, Bavaria or Bavaria?
After all, what is the real name of the state? “Bayern” is what it is called in the country, in the local language, German. “Bavaria” is the correct translation of the word into Portuguese and “Bavaria” is the version in both Latin and English. Therefore, when referring to the state, the right one is Bavaria.
Bavaria attractions
Margravial Opera House
The Margravial opera house, located in Bayreuth, is considered the most beautiful baroque theater in Europe. This beautiful work was built between 1746 and 1750, based on the design of theater architect Giuseppe Galli Bibiena, inspired by the largest opera houses in Vienna and Dresden. The visitor will be able to experience the exact sensation and acoustics that visitors of the past have, as the same structure, with the canvas screens and wood used, has remained in place since that time. The exquisite paintings, ornaments, sandstone facades and illusionistic painted screens create a unique atmosphere.
Wieskirche Pilgrimage Church
In Steingarden, 1738, a peasant woman reported seeing tears from the eyes of the statue of Jesus on the whipping post. From this fact, the number of pilgrims grew, and the then architect Dominikus Zimmermann built the church to be a place of worship for pilgrims. Visitors are enchanted by the beauty of the rococo church, its colorful paintings make them travel through the stories told in them. About 1 million people from all over the world come to church every year, including many pilgrims. This church ended up being one of the greatest works of the architect, who died next to it.
Templo de Valhalla
At the behest of King Ludwig I, architect Leo von Klenze built a hall of fame of the main important personalities in German history. Over the Danube valley, inspired by the Greek Parthenon in Athens, the Walhalla steals the gaze of anyone who sees it. If it’s already impressive on the outside, it’s even more so on the inside. An imposing hall covered in marble and with 130 busts and 2 65 plaques, which represent the great names that were important to the country’s history. Furthermore, the landscape of the Danube river bends and the greenery around Walhalla make the place even more special.
Würzburg Residence
The place was the home of the Prince-Bishop of Würzburg, built between 1720 and 1744, today it is one of the most important baroque palaces in Europe. The architecture of the palace is a synthesis of the universal arts of different styles, such as French castles, the baroque of Vienna’s works and the religious architecture of northern Italy, how could it not be unique and surprising? The magnificent interior part of the palace has 40 rooms open to the public with different types of paintings, furniture and original objects from the time. The Würzburg Residence It was destroyed by air raids at the end of the Second World War, leaving only a few areas that were not so badly hit and much of the furniture, which had been moved to another location and escaped destruction. After this event, the place was restored over the years, reproducing its original form. Luckily for us, the reconstruction of the residence, which cost around 20 million euros, has been completed and is an admirable achievement.
Coburg Fortress
Also called the “Crown of Franconia”, with its imposing walls, the Coburg Fort is located at the top of the city that bears its name. First mentioned in 1056, the castle is considered one of the largest in Germany. Big names have passed through the fortress, such as Luther, who translated the Bible there. Valuable treasures from past centuries are stored in the building, such as art collections, hunting weapons and carriages, much of which was originally acquired by the Dukes of Coburg. Walking around the Coburg fortress is like an unforgettable historical journey.
We offer private guided tours in Portuguese at all of these attractions. We will be happy to create your personalized itinerary and organize your trip 🙂
