Füssen is a small town located in Bavaria, in the south of Germany, near the border with Austria. It is from Füssen usually go to Tyrol and various alpine resorts. It is one of the most beautiful cities in the country, you can see the fabulous castles, gorges, gardens and other attractions. Even the famous 19th century Bavarian King Louis II appears to us today as a fairy-tale prince.
Top 10 attractions in Füssen
What can be seen in Füssen? We offer you a brief description of the sights with photos and names and wish you a visit to this beautiful city.
Neuschwanstein Castle
This castle was built at the behest of King Louis II of Bavaria in the second half of the 19th century under the direction of the architect Riedel. Each drawing was reviewed and approved by the king himself. Today the castle is the most popular attraction in Bavaria.
It is interesting that it was under construction for almost two decades, but it was never built. King Louis II fell ill, then died in strange circumstances, there were problems with financing the construction. Today Neuschwanstein Castle shines with its beauty.
Old Town
This city was founded by the Romans, as evidenced by the ruins of an ancient Roman villa in the Old Town. The Benedictine monks later appeared here and built many of the buildings that are now monuments of history.
The city of Füssen is very small, its historical part consists mainly of buildings from the 13th to the 19th centuries. It has its own medieval marketplace – Bread Market, city gates, the remains of the fortress walls, castle, monastery, there is a saint – Magnus.
The Monastery of Sts. Magna
The monastery appeared in the 9th century, and in the 13th century there lived St. Magnus, who performed miracles and defeated the local dragon. After his death his remains were imperishable. The Benedictine monastery in Füssen was dedicated to Mugnus.
Today, a few 17th- and 18th-century Italian Baroque structures have survived from the monastery. Its main hall is famous for its frescoes telling the history of the city and of all of Bavaria. The city’s Museum of the History of Füssen is located here.
High lock
This castle is located near the Old Town of Füssen on Castle Hill. It was built in the late 13th century in the Gothic style, and today is considered one of the best preserved castles of the Middle Ages.
Its modern appearance was formed in the second half of the 15th century: many towers, among which stand out the clock tower with a patterned masonry, the chapel of St. Nicholas and the chapel of the Holy Cross. Vita, fantastic paintings on plastered walls, etc.
Wieskirche Church
This church is not located in Füssen, but in the surrounding village of Wies. In the 18th century here in one of the houses, a statue of Jesus Christ had tears flowing from his eyes. A separate chapel was built for her, which immediately attracted pilgrims.
Later it was decided to build a large temple. Thus, in the mid-18th century, the famous church in the meadow appeared. It is known for its beautiful interior finishes, sumptuous ceiling paintings, and harmony-filled drawings.
The Monastery of Sts. Stephen
It is a Franciscan monastery founded in the early 17th century. It stands in the Old City on a hill and is clearly visible from afar. The monastery was often destroyed, burned, and passed from one monastic order to another in the course of religious feuds.
Today it is a functioning monastery, where the interior decoration in the Baroque style has been preserved. There are two Catholic churches, a large residential building, a kitchen, and outbuildings. There is a large garden around the monastery.
Temple of the Holy Spirit
It is one of the most beautiful churches in Füssen, built in the mid-18th century in the luxurious Rococo style under the direction of the Bavarian architect Fischer. It has a brick exterior and a baroque interior.
The walls and ceilings are covered with frescoes that have remained intact since the church was consecrated. According to legend, it was built to protect Füssen from fires. The church is unusual for a German city, which attracts the attention of tourists.
Bread Market Square
It is a medieval marketplace where grain, flour, and bread were traded. The beauty of this square is that the old buildings surrounding it have been preserved, including. their original walls and interior finishes dating back to the 13th century.
The entire history of Füssen is closely linked to this square. Its major historical events took place here, and myths, legends, and fairy tales came from here. Just getting to this square is tantamount to being in a fairy tale.
Hohenschwangau Castle
And this romantic castle was built on the orders of the Bavarian King Maximilian II in the first half of the 19th century, after the Napoleonic wars. His son, the future King Louis II, spent most of his life here.
The castle is famous for hosting the great Wagner. Even before his opera there were images of Lohengrin in the Hall of the Swan Knight. This castle is less well known than Neuschwanstein, although they stand side by side and are closely related.
Fire tower
It is one of the most colorful and ancient houses on the historic Schrannengasse in Füssen, which was built at the end of the 15th century. This used to be the location of the fire department, so in the 16th century a tower was erected on the roof of the house.
Füssen in the Middle Ages repeatedly suffered from fires, because. The first floors of most city houses were wooden. Thanks to the constant watch of the firemen on this tower, it was possible to prevent the destruction of the entire city.
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