... Great view of the top tourist attraction in the city... one of Germany's most significant medieval churches... located on the Domplatz or Cathedral Square... it combines late Romanesque and early Gothic architectural styles and is renowned for its four towering spires built upon one of the city’s seven hills... currently serves as the cathedral of the Catholic Archdiocese of Bamberg, hosting masses and concerts... the interior’s frescoes and sculptures are also worth a visit... Bamberg is one of the prettiest towns in Bavaria that survived World War II without major damage... Thanks Dustin!(✿◠‿◠)
Bamberg is a town in Upper Franconia, (part of the German state of Bavaria) on the river Regnitz close to its confluence with the river Main.
Emperor Heinrich II. had the Cathedral constructed in Bamberg as early as 1002 and it was completed in 1012 after a building period of just ten years. However, this house of worship fell victim to fire, as did its successor. The third construction which contains stylistic elements of the late romanesque and early gothic periods has survived to the present day. The highlights include the tomb of the holy imperial couple Kunigunde and Heinrich II., created by Tilmann Riemenschneider, the "Bamberg Horseman" who is shrouded in mystery, the altar by Veit Stoß and the papal tomb of Clemens II.
The Old Town of Bamberg became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1993.
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