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The New Residence, home of the prince bishops of Germany, was built in the 1700's.

That's my friends and I in front.

 

 

 

A wall in the beautiful concert hall.

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The Bishop's bedroom.

 

This is the throne room where the Bishop's would receive guests. Actually, the throne would be placed across from where it is now, in front of the window. The sun shines in, therefore, shining in the guest's eyes. It was used as intimidation.

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This is the game room. It's hard to tell, but this is an old pool table.

 

 

The ballroom

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The ceiling of the ballroom.

 

 

A view from the throne room above, overlooking the gardens and St. Michael's Church on the hill.

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A ground view of the gardens.

 

 

The view from one of the many rooms.

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