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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 ...
Bamberg, city, Bavaria Land (state), south-central Germany. It lies along the canalized Regnitz River, 2 miles (3 km) above the latter’s confluence with the Main River, north of Nürnberg. First mentioned in 902 as the seat of the ancestral castle of the Babenberg family, Bamberg became the seat of a bishopric founded there in 1007 by the ...
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Aug 1, 2024 · Bamberg was first mentioned in 902; In 1007, the diocese was founded by King Henry II. The venerable imperial and episcopal city is also known beyond the borders for one of the largest largely intact historical city centres in Germany. For this reason, the old town of Bamberg has been listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO since 1993. It ...
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Nearest airport to Bamberg
Nuremberg Airport is the closest flight destination for Bamberg - the problem is that the relatively small airport only has a restricted range of flights. Distance to Nuremberg Airport: 58km Distance to Frankfurt Airport: 210km Distance to Munich Airport: 220km Two of Germany's largest airports are likely to offer all the destinations that any international traveller would need, as well as having good public transport and motorway connections to the town.
Train station in Bamberg
Bamberg's main railway station is situated to the northeast just over a kilometre outside the old town. It is part of the high-speed rail link between Berlin and Munich and thus has good national and international connections, as well as regular regional services to Würzburg, Bayreuthand Frankfurt am Main. Bamberg is also part of the local S-Bahn service from Nuremberg.
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From Stone Age to World Heritage
Bamberg is a treasure trove of historical wonders that date back to the Roman Empire. Its magnificent buildings, its rich cultural heritage, and its distinctive geography reflect its long and varied history. Here are some of the most remarkable aspects of Bamberg’s history that you should not miss.
The Birth of Bamberg
Bamberg's history began in the Stone Age, when people settled in the area near the river Regnitz. But it was not until the 10th century that Bamberg became a city. That's when a fort was built on the hill where the cathedral stands today. The fort was the first written record of Bamberg and the start of its importance. The fort soon became a cathedral, which made Bamberg the seat of a diocese. The cathedral was a symbol of Bamberg's religious power and prestige. But it was not easy to build....
The Rise and Fall of Bamberg
Bamberg reached its peak in the early Middle Ages. It was recognised as an important and influential city in the Holy Roman Empire. Bamberg was ruled by Henry II and his wife Kunigunde, who were both saints. They made it a stronghold against the Slavs to the east and a model for other German cities. But after they died, Bamberg faced many troubles. It was ruled by prince-bishops, who were both religious and political leaders. They often clashed with the merchants and citizens, who wanted more...
Bamberg's seven hills are: 1. the Domberg (Cathedral Hill) 2. the Michaelsberg 3. the Jakobsberg 4. Altenburg 5. the Kaulberg 6. the Stefansberg 7. the Abtsberg The Domberg is the most important of them, with the imposing open space of the Domplatz bounded by the New Residence, Bamberg cathedral and the Old Household (Alte Hof) of the prince-bishop...
If Germany is famous for its beer and the southern state of Bavaria renowned for its beer purity law, then the Bavarian city of Bamberg sees itself as 'Bierstadt' ('Beer Town'). Nowhere else, say the Bambergers, are there so many breweries as in the city and the surrounding districts. Nine private breweries still operate in the city itself. It's no...
Bamberg's sizeable tourist office is located on the 'island' on the edge of the old town area above one of the major underground car parks. It is open all year round - apart from some major religious festivals - with slightly shorter opening hours at weekends and on minor public holidays. Website: www.bamberg.info
Bamberg is a good example of a central European town with a basically early medieval plan and many surviving ecclesiastical and secular buildings of the medieval period. When Henry II, Duke of Bavaria, became King of Germany in 1007 he made Bamberg the seat of a bishopric, intended to become a 'second Rome'.
- Obere Brücke 1, Bamberg, Germany
The Town of Bamberg became a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1993 because it is, according to UNESCO, an “outstanding and representative example” of an early medieval town, and because its layout and architecture had a strong influence on central Europe. The layout of the Town of Bamberg is significant to its inclusion on this list.
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Jul 9, 2009 · Wednesday 5th of October 2016. The beautiful paintings on the Rathaus Bamberg (Old Town Hall), were hidden by grime and dirt for many years. They were 're-discovered' after the WW2, when the building was 'cleaned up'. They have been a beautiful edition to this gorgeous town ever since. Fiona Tellesson.
