Altstadt in Würzburg, Bavaria, Germany — Central Europe

Hof Contus

Photographed by James Hulse, July 14, 2025

1. Hof Contus Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

German:
Nach der Familie „von Contus“ benannt, seit 1817 Wohnsitz des Bischofs von Würzburg. Um 1600 v. Domherrn Julius Ludwig Echter von Mespelbrunn erbaut.

English Translation:
Named after the family “von Contus”, since 1817 it has been the residence of the Bishop of Würzburg. Built around 1600 by Canon Julius Ludwig Echter von Mespelbrunn.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1817.

Location. 49° 47.664′ N, 9° 55.969′ E. Marker is in Würzburg, Bayern (Bavaria). It is in Altstadt. It is at the intersection of Kardinal-Döpfner-Platz and Herrnstraße, on the right when traveling west on Kardinal-Döpfner-Platz. The marker is located at the southwest corner of the building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Kardinal-Döpfner-Platz 3, Würzburg BY 97, Germany. Touch for directions.

Regionally, it is in Europe,

the European Union,

Atlantic Europe,

Central Europe,

the Schengen Area,

Western Europe,

and the Western World.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire

and specifically also the Holy Roman Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Hof Guttenberg / St. Gallus House (within shouting distance of this marker); Städtische Galerie / Municipal Gallery (within shouting distance of this marker); Lusamgärtchen / Lusam Garden

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Schönbornkapelle / Schönborn Chapel (within shouting distance of this marker); Lusam-Gärtlein (within shouting distance of this marker); Paradeplatz / Parade Grounds (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Der Kreuzgang des Neumuensterstiftes / The Cloister of the Neumuenster Seminary (about 90 meters away); Würzburg Sinti Memorial (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Würzburg.

More about this marker. Today the building is called the Bischofspalais (Bishop's Palace ) and it is opened for tours.

Photographed by James Hulse, July 14, 2025

2. Hof Contus Marker

Hof Contus building image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, July 14, 2025

3. Hof Contus building

Credits. This page was last revised on October 30, 2025. It was originally submitted on September 9, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 64 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 12, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.