St. Urban

St. Urban is a church in Bamberg, Upper Franconia, Bavaria. St. Urban is situated near the garden Hochbeete Babenberger Viertel, as well as near Hochbeete an der Salierstraße.

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Type: Church
Denomination: Roman Catholic
Also known as: “St.Urban (Bamberg)”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights: Altenburg and Bamberg Cathedral.

Altenburg

Castle

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The Altenburg is a castle that sits on the tallest of the seven hills of Bamberg, southern Germany, overlooking the town. It is located in Upper Franconia, a region in the state of Bavaria, and dates back to at least 1109. Altenburg is situated 760 metres northwest of St. Urban.

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. Bamberg Cathedral is situated 1½ km north of St. Urban.

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 State Library is situated 2 km north of St. Urban.