Bamberg
Bamberg is in Upper Franconia. The town has slightly over 70,000 residents. For its historical architecture and preserved heritage, the whole town of Bamberg is listed on the UNESCO World Heritage Site list.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include Bamberg State Library and Bamberg Cathedral.
Bamberg State Library
Library
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The Bamberg State Library is a combined universal, regional and research library with priority given to the humanities. Today it is housed in the New Residence, the former prince-bishop's new palace. The Free State of Bavaria is responsible for the library.
Bamberg Cathedral
Church
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Bamberg Cathedral is a church in Bamberg, Germany, completed in the 13th century. The cathedral is under the administration of the Archdiocese of Bamberg and is the seat of its archbishop.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Hallstadt and Stegaurach.
Hallstadt
Town
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Hallstadt is a town in the Upper Franconian district of Bamberg on the left bank of the Main, 4 km north of Bamberg, Germany. Hallstadt is situated 4 km north of Bamberg.
Stegaurach
Village
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Stegaurach is a municipality and a village in the Upper Franconian district of Bamberg and the seat of the administrative community of Stegaurach. Stegaurach is situated 5 km southwest of Bamberg.
Bischberg
Village
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Bischberg is a municipality in the Upper Franconian district of Bamberg lying at the forks of the rivers Regnitz and Main some 5 km west of Bamberg. The community's name derives from Bischofsberg. Bischberg is situated 5 km northwest of Bamberg.
Bamberg
- Type: Locality with 77,200 residents
- Also known as: “09461000” and “Stadt Bamberg”
- Location: Bamberg, Upper Franconia, Franconia, Bavaria, Germany, Central Europe, Europe
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Latitude
49.8934° or 49° 53′ 36″ northLongitude
10.8912° or 10° 53′ 28″ eastPopulation
77,200Elevation
243 metres (797 feet)Open location code
8FXGVVVR+9FGeoNames ID
6556725
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