Criterion (i): The Würzburg Residence is at once the most homogeneous and extraordinary of the Baroque palaces. AuthenticityThe authenticity of Würzburg Residence with the Court Gardens and Residence Square is truthfully and credibly expressed through the main attributes of the property. Protection and management requirementsThe laws and regulations of the Federal Republic of Germany and the Free State of Bavaria guarantee the consistent protection of the Würzburg Residence and its surroundings: The Würzburg Residence together with the Court Gardens and Residence Square is officially listed as a historic monument and lies within the monument ensemble “Old City of Würzburg”. The Free State of Bavaria and the City of Würzburg commit themselves to guaranteeing the comprehensive and permanent protection of the World Heritage property, "Würzburg Residence with the Court Gardens and Residence Square". The Bavarian Palaces Department is co-ordinating all structural, restoration, and conservation issues relating to the World Heritage properties.