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The Würzburg Residence is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in Würzburg, southern Germany. It was commissioned by the Prince-Bishop of Würzburg Johann Philipp Franz von Schönborn and his brother Friedrich in 1720 and completed in 1744. The Venetian painter Giovanni Battista Tiepolo, assisted by his son, Domenico, painted frescoes in the building.Photo: Rainer Lippert