Eichstätt Residence

The origins of the Residence date back to the 11th century when, under Bishop Heribert, the Old Court was established south of the cathedral as the episcopal court. Until the first half of the 14th century, it served as the bishop's residence before the seat was moved to Willibaldsburg. Afterwards, the cathedral chapter used the buildings, which also served as the administrative seat of the Prince-Bishopric of Eichstätt. During the city fires in 1633 and 1634, caused by Swedish troops during the Thirty Years' War, the Old Court was completely destroyed. After a provisional reconstruction until 1684, court architect Jakob Engel began building the new Residence around 1700 on behalf of Prince-Bishop Johann Martin von Eyb. The west wing was completed around 1702, followed by the east wing.