Statue of a Kilian on the Alte Mainbruecke. The missionary holding a staff, with Marien castle at night

A Story carved into Sandstone: Würzburg’s Darkest Secret

On a warm summer evening in Würzburg, it’s easy to feel as if you’ve stepped into a postcard image. Holding a cool glass of Silvaner on the Alte Mainbrücke, the fortress looms above you. The statue of St. Kilian and the spires of the Dom and Neumünster shimmer close by. The Main river flows gently, the atmosphere buzzes with chatter, and everything seems wonderfully, effortlessly … Continue reading A Story carved into Sandstone: Würzburg’s Darkest Secret