Bamberg, Germany: General travel information
Bamberg, area 55 km², population 70 000, federal state: Bavaria
A settlement named Castrum Babenberch was first documentary mentioned in 902. Holy Roman Emperor Henry II founded a diocese in 1007.
Unlike most other cities in Germany the old town of Bamberg was not destroyed in World War II and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site due to its authentic medieval character.
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Main sights:
- Bamberger Dom, Bamberg Cathedral, late romanesque architecture, built on fundaments of a former cathedral from 1190 to 1237, graveside of Holy Roman Emperor Henry II and his wife Kunigunde; Conrad III and Pope Clement II.
- St. Gangolf, Basilica with 3 naves, built in the 12th century, extended with 2 steeples in the 12th century, relics of St. Gangulphus
- Martinskirche, church consecrated 1693, rich interior with paintings by Oswald Onghers
- St. Stephan, choir built 1628 according to plans of Giovanni Bonalino, church built from 1678 to 1681 according to plans of master builder Antonio Petrini
- Obere Pfarre, catholic church, gothic architecture, built from 1340, nave consecrated 1387, choir built 1394
- St. Michael, burial place of Bishop Otto I. of Bamberg, built in the 11th century
- St. Getreu Kirche, church founded by Bishop Otto in 1123, nave constructed in 1652, choir extension from 1733
- St. Sebastiani Kapelle, chapel built in the 16th century
- Marienkapelle, chapel built in the 18th century
Airport
Nuremberg International Airport (NUE), 50km from city center