Abtsberg

Michaelsberg Abbey or Michelsberg Abbey, also St. Michael's Abbey, Bamberg is a former Benedictine monastery in Bamberg in Bavaria, Germany. After its dissolution in 1803 the buildings were used for the almshouse Vereinigtes Katharinen- und Elisabethen-Spital, which is still there as a retirement home.

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.

Brunnenhäuschen

Church

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Brunnenhäuschen is a church.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Gaustadt and Wildensorg.

Gaustadt

Suburb

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Gaustadt is a district of Bamberg, Upper Franconia in Germany. Gaustadt has a population of about 6,500. Until 1972 it was a small independent town, but in that year it became part of the City of Bamberg through a referendum.