Bamberg

Today we were in Bamberg, still in Germany. This town was quaint and interesting, even nicer than yesterdays visit to Nurnberg.  It is a Medieval town and an UNESCO World Heritage Site. From its numerous modern shops to its market places full of fruit vegies and flowers, to the charming old buildings of various styles, a really nice place to visit. Our walking tour took us through these markets and to the Regnitz River which runs through the town. Interesting sight here was the Old Town Hall which is built on an Island in the middle of the river. This occurred because the Bishop, at the time, refused to give the towns people land for a Town Hall. The building is ½ wood and ½ brick/stone and not all that big, but it’s there. Up a rather steep hill is the 13^th Century Cathedral which although nice, is not as ornate as most we have seen, so that was quite refreshing. The really beautiful Rose Gardens in the grounds of the Library were also where we could get nice views overlooking the City. The narrow street serpentine around and in front of 18^th Century Mansions, most of which are colourful and well kept.  Bamberg is famous for its beers and there are 8 Breweries which produce over 50 beers.  They say the most unusual one of these is a beer which tastes a bit like liquid bacon.

 Town Hall

Rose Garden with Monastery in the background

 Typical Street scene