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city in the German state of Bavaria

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German region

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Bamberg

Germany
Someday we will visit Bamberg or begin to dream about going there! However, for now its not on our radar. Let us know in the comments if you think that should change!

Bamberg

Bamberg is a town in Upper Franconia, Germany, on the river Regnitz close to its confluence with the river Main. A large part of the town has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1993.

The old town of Bamberg is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, primarily because of its authentic medieval appearance. The town established a documentation centre in 2005 to support World Heritage activities. Some of the main sights are:

  • Bamberg Cathedral (1237), with the tombs of Emperor Henry II and Pope Clement II
  • Alte Hofhaltung, residence of the bishops in the 16th and 17th centuries
  • Neue Residenz, residence of the bishops after the 17th century
  • Bamberg State Library in the New Residence
  • Old town hall (1386), built in the middle of the Regnitz river, accessible by two bridges
  • Klein-Venedig ("Little Venice"), a colony of fishermen's houses from the 19th century along one bank of the river Regnitz
  • Michaelsberg Abbey, built in the 12th century on one of Bamberg's "Seven Hills"
  • Altenburg, castle, former residence of the bishops

Bamberg is located in Franconia, 63 km (39 mi) north of Nuremberg by railway and 101 km (63 mi) east of Würzburg, also by rail. It is situated on the Regnitz river, 3 km (1.9 mi) before it flows into the Main river.

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Climate

Average temperatures

Jan

2.9°C-3.2
Precipitation: 47.1 mm

Feb

4.7°C-3
Precipitation: 39 mm

Mar

9.5°C0.2
Precipitation: 49.4 mm

Apr

14.8°C3.1
Precipitation: 41.5 mm

May

19.7°C7.6
Precipitation: 64.4 mm

Jun

22.5°C10.7
Precipitation: 61.4 mm

Jul

24.9°C12.7
Precipitation: 78 mm

Aug

24.5°C12.2
Precipitation: 55.3 mm

Sep

19.8°C8.6
Precipitation: 56.8 mm

Oct

14.1°C5
Precipitation: 51.1 mm

Nov

7.3°C1.2
Precipitation: 51.9 mm

Dec

3.6°C-1.8
Precipitation: 55 mm
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