🏰 Town of Bamberg: Alte Hofhaltung (Old Court)
Medieval princely residence and administrative center in UNESCO World Heritage town
📌 Fast Facts
- Location: Bamberg, Bavaria, Germany
- Founded: 11th century; rebuilt in Renaissance style
- Current use: Bamberg History Museum and municipal offices
- UNESCO inscription: 1993
The Alte Hofhaltung is a medieval palace complex in Bamberg that served as the residence and administrative seat of the Prince-Bishops of Bamberg from the 11th century onward. Originally constructed as a fortified residence, it was substantially rebuilt during the Renaissance period and remains one of the most significant architectural monuments of medieval and early modern Franconia. Bamberg was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1993, in recognition of its exceptional preservation ...