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Bamberg ( / ˈbæmbɜːrɡ /, [3] US also / ˈbɑːmbɛərk /, [4] [5] German: [ˈbambɛʁk] ⓘ; East Franconian: Bambärch) is a town in Upper Franconia district in Bavaria, Germany, on the river Regnitz close to its confluence with the river Main. Bamberg had 79,000 inhabitants in 2022. [6] The town dates back to the 9th century, when its ...
- Go “on the cellar” and drink some delicious Bamberg Beer, specifically Rauschbier. I mean, all in the name of culture, right? Bamberg smoked beer is one of the most famous exports of the city and you can’t visit Bamberg without trying at least one.
- Wander around the lovely streets of Bamberg’s Old Town. It’s a cliche, but as you’ll soon discover, Bamberg is a place best enjoyed with a heavy dose of cliched, dreamy optimism.
- Explore the Little Italy in Bamberg, AKA Little Venice. NOTE: If you are trying to find it on a map, be sure to type in Klein Venedig. Little Venice doesn’t actually bring you any results.
- Marvel at the Bamberg Old Town Hall. This right here is the most famous of Bamberg Attractions: a gorgeous town hall built on an island in the middle of the river, connected by two bridges and decked out in wonderful almost 3D trompe d’oeil frescoes.
- Bamberg Cathedral. Founded by Holy Roman Emperor Henry II in the early 11th century, Bamberg Cathedral has extraordinary Medieval architecture and priceless works of art.
- Alte Hofhaltung. This Renaissance complex comprises the residential and commercial building’s of Bamberg’s Medieval episcopal court. The Alte Hofhaltung originated at the beginning of the 11th century when the diocese was founded and there are still vestiges of those first palaces and chapels in the inner courtyard.
- Historisches Museum. The history and culture of this World Heritage City is uncovered at the museum inside the Alte Hofhaltung. The Gemäldegalerie (painting gallery) for instance has 100 works by masters like Brueghel and Lucas Cranach the Elder, and the 19th-century landscape artist Otto Modersohn.
- Altes Rathaus. Whether it’s true or not, there’s a fun back-story to Bamberg’s fabulous, fresco-covered old town hall: In the 14th century the Bishop of Bamberg refused to allocate land to the city’s residents for a town hall, so they decided to build it on stakes in the River Regnitz, at the boundary between the episcopal and merchant city.
These rankings are informed by traveler reviews—we consider the quality, quantity, recency, consistency of reviews, and the number of page views over time. 2023. 1. Bamberg Altstadt. 2,171. Historic Sites. UNESCO World Heritage site with over 1400 heritage-listed buildings, scenic canals, and a historic atmosphere.
May 22, 2024 · 1. Altes Rathaus. Altes Rathaus (Old Town Hall), the most famous sight in Bamberg, sits in its own island in the River Regnitz. It is said that when the bishop of Bamberg refused to grant land for the construction of a town hall, the citizens built the island and the town hall on it. Take time to gaze at the intricate frescoes painted on the ...
- Anwesha Ray
Town of Bamberg. From the 10th century onwards, this town became an important link with the Slav peoples, especially those of Poland and Pomerania. During its period of greatest prosperity, from the 12th century onwards, the architecture of Bamberg strongly influenced northern Germany and Hungary.
15,889. Bamberg, Germany. Like Rome, Bamberg sits on seven hills, though these are lush, green Bavarian ones. You’ll find all sorts of architecture here, so enjoy exploring the cobbled streets. Plenty of shopping and museums await you, as do nine different breweries. The city loves markets and festivals, especially around Christmas.
