Bamberg

Bamberg was conceived as a holy city by a Holy Roman emperor more than 1000 years ago, but the success of the vision can be seen today.

It is one of Germany’s most beautiful cities and said to be set – like Rome – on seven hills.
Bamberg’s old town on the river Regnitz was given UNESCO world-heritage listing as an influential example of medieval layout, with its earliest churches forming a rough cross.

Its structural heritage features a largely Romanesque cathedral, Renaissance and Baroque princely residences, Baroque town houses and more than 2000 other listed buildings.

Yet Bamberg is one of the few historical cities that preserves market gardens near its centre, as well as the ancient art of brewing.