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Cited as one of Germany's most beautiful towns, with medieval streets and buildings, the old town of Bamberg has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1993. [7] From the 10th century onwards, Bamberg became a key link with the Slav peoples, notably those of Poland and Pomerania.
- 262 m (860 ft)
- Urban district
- 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.
- To experience one of Europe’s best-preserved medieval towns. Unlike Nuremberg just 40 miles to the north, Bamberg came out of the other side of World War II unscathed.
- To visit Bamberg’s beautiful churches. The first of these churches is St Martin’s, located in Grüner Markt. Consecrated in 1693, this is Bamberg’s only Baroque church.
- To take in the view of Bamberg Old Town Hall (Altes Rathaus) Straddling the river is the Old Town Hall, Bamberg’s best-known building and most photographed landmark.
- To marvel at the façade of Böttingerhaus. As you start to climb the hill to Bamberg’s Episcopal Town, pause in front of Böttingerhaus at Judenstraße 14.
Dec 28, 2022 · Bamberg is known for its special beer and many local breweries and beer gardens. The most famous of Bamberg’s breweries is the historic smoked beer brewery, Schlenkerla. This 6th-generation family brewery has been quenching thirst since 1405 and still taps beer the old-world way – from wooden barrels.
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Dec 22, 2023 · 1. Take a Walking Tour of the Old Town & Bamberg Town Hall. Old Town Hall (Altes Rathaus) There's no better place to begin a walking tour of Bamberg's Old Town than at Obere Brücke, the pedestrian-only Upper Bridge. From here, you'll be rewarded with superb views of Klein-Venedig, or "Little Venice," with its quaint old fishermen's houses.
May 18, 2023 · One of the most beautiful cities in Germany, Bamberg is a must-visit for lovers of beautiful architecture. Built on seven hills and bisected by many rivers and canals, the whole Altstadt (Old Town) is a UNESCO World Heritage site and deservedly so. You’ll love wandering the narrow Medieval streets as you discover everything Bamberg has to offer.