When does the event take place?

The first date is on Wednesday, November 18, 2026, from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM.

Is there another date?

Yes, a second evening of the event series will take place on November 25, 2026.

Where will the lecture take place?

The event will be held at the City vhs at Juliuspromenade 68, 97070 Würzburg.

How much does participation cost?

The fee for the two-day event series is 19 Euros.

Who is giving the lecture?

The speaker is Dr. Hans Steidle, Würzburg historian, Germanist, and regional historian since 2009.

Marienberg Fortress Würzburg 2026

Name: A Mighty Fortress Was Once the Fortress: the Marienberg Fortress
Start: 2026-11-18T19:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-11-18T20:30:00+01:00
Location: City vhs

Marienberg Fortress: An Art Historical Journey Through Würzburg's Landmark

The Marienberg Fortress will be the focus of a two-day lecture by the Würzburg Adult Education Center on Wednesday, November 18, 2026. Starting at 7:00 PM, Dr. Hans Steidle will guide through more than half a millennium of history and illuminate the transformation of Würzburg's landmark from a Celtic fortification to a bishop's palace, to a Bavarian barracks, and to today's Museum of Franconia.

Architecture, Power, and Turbulent History

The event combines art historical expertise with exciting local history. The focus is on the architecture of the fortress, its changing functions, and the political forces that have shaped the Marienberg over centuries. A vivid event experience emerges between fortification, courtly representation, and museum presence.

A Würzburg Expert as Speaker

Dr. Hans Steidle has been dealing with the history and culture of Würzburg for more than three decades. The historian and Germanist was a teacher of history and German and has been the city's regional historian since 2009. His presentation combines in-depth research with comprehensible insights into the stories behind the history.

Lecture Evening with a Second Date

The kickoff will take place on November 18, 2026, from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM at the City vhs. Another evening will follow on November 25, 2026. The event planning is aimed at all who wish to rediscover Würzburg's most significant building from art historical, historical, and civic perspectives.

Conclusion

Those who wish to experience the Marienberg Fortress not only as a striking silhouette above the Main valley but as a living testament to tumultuous epochs will find an informed approach here. The lecture series invites you to see familiar walls with new eyes and to directly trace Würzburg's history.