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Bamberg, once an Imperial city, lies in the north of
Bavaria and is listed
as UNESCO World Cultural Heritage. Quite rightly: Bamberg
offers splendid sights, ancient buildings and a charming old
town interconnected by Venice-like waterways.
Tourist sight number one is the ancient City Town Hall:
Built in the middle of river 'Regnitz' it can only be reached
via two stone bridges and features a Baroque facade on one
side and a half-timbered one on the other side.
'Little Venice' comprises small half-timbered houses
next to river 'Regnitz'. In earlier times, it was the home
of Bamberg's fishermen.
Bamberg cathedral goes back to the 11th century and
was financed by Heinrich II, whose tomb is one of the major
sights. Magnificient statue 'Bamberg Rider' attracts
numerous visitors, too. Its four towers dominate the city's
skyline.
Two bishops residencies, the Old Court sporting a Renaissance
facade and the New Residency featuring Baroque 'Emperor's
Hall', are situated next to the cathedral.
As a former bishops residency Bamberg does not lack in beautiful
churches and convents.
Just outside Bamberg you can visit 'Seehof' castle,
a graceful Renaissance building and its elaborate park.
Bamberg is proud of its smoked beer ('Rauchbier'),
a local speciality distilled by local breweries which can
and ought to be tasted in one of the many restaurants and
pubs.
Learn German in Bamberg!
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