Maximiliansbrunnen, Bamberg

Name: Maximiliansbrunnen
Address: Bamberg, Germany

#24 among attractions in Bamberg

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The Maximilian Fountain stands on the Maximiliansplatz square in Bamberg. The fountain takes its name from the Bavarian King Maximilian I Joseph and was created by Ferdinand von Miller in 1888. The casting of the statues took place in 1880.

King Max I Joseph stands on the main fountain pillar, flanked by personalities significant for the city of Bamberg: Henry II, 973-1024, founder of the bishopric of Bamberg; Cunegonde of Luxembourg, 980-1033, wife of Henry II; Otto I of Bamberg, 1060-1139, canonized bishop of Bamberg; Conrad III, 1093-1152, German king, born and died in Bamberg.

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Alternative names: Coordinates: 49°53'39"N, 10°53'23"E

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Day trips

Maximiliansbrunnen – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Bamberg Cathedral, Kloster Michelsberg, Bamberg Horseman, Schlenkerla.

0.4 miSW
Romanesque cathedral known for sculpture
Bamberg Cathedral, Bamberg
11 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the UNESCO World Heritage city of Bamberg, the Bamberg Cathedral stands as a majestic testament to the city's rich history and architectural grandeur. Officially named the Cathedral of St. Peter and St.
0.5 miW
Large church in an ancient monastery
Kloster Michelsberg, Bamberg
13 min walk • Perched atop one of the seven hills of Bamberg, Germany, the Kloster Michelsberg, or Michelsberg Abbey, is a historic site that has watched over the city for centuries. This former Benedictine monastery, which dates back to the 12th century, is not only an embodiment...
0.4 miSW
Iconic 13th-century equestrian sculpture
Bamberg Horseman, Bamberg
10 min walk • The Bamberg Horseman is an early 13th-century stone equestrian statue by an anonymous medieval sculptor in the cathedral of Bamberg, Germany.
~1440 ftSW
Nightlife, Brewery
Schlenkerla, Bamberg
7 min walk • Schlenkerla is a historic brewpub in Bamberg, Franconia, Germany renowned for its smoked Aecht Schlenkerla Rauchbier.
0.6 miW
Theater
Theater am Michelsberg, Bamberg
16 min walk • Theater am Michelsberg is a theatre in Bamberg, Bavaria, Germany.
~1470 ftSE
Museum, Baroque architecture, Vernacular architecture
Villa Dessauer, Bamberg
8 min walk • The Villa Dessauer is a mansion in Bamberg, Germany, which is used as an art gallery by the local City Council. The edifice was built in 1884 by the Jewish merchant Carl Dessauer.
0.4 miSW
Museum, Specialty museum
Historical Museum Bamberg, Bamberg
11 min walk • The Historical Museum of Bamberg is a museum in Bamberg, Germany, located in the Alte Hofhaltung next to the city's cathedral. Together with the Villa Dessauer and the Collection Ludwig, a collection of porcelain and faience, it belongs to the museums of the city.
~1940 ftSW
Library, Baroque architecture
Bamberg State Library, Bamberg
10 min walk • The Bamberg State Library is a combined universal, regional and research library with priority given to the humanities. Today it is housed in the New Residence, the former prince-bishop's new palace.
~1360 ftS
Concerts and shows, Theater
E.T.A.-Hoffmann-Theater, Bamberg
7 min walk • The E.T.A.-Hoffmann-Theater is a theatre in Bamberg, Bavaria, Germany, named after the writer E. T. A. Hoffmann.
~1180 ftSW
Historical place, City hall
Old Town Hall, Bamberg
6 min walk • The Old Town Hall in Bamberg is one of the most important buildings that characterize the historic city center. It is located between Bergstadt and Inselstadt in the left arm of the Regnitz River. This location...
0.4 miS
Museum, Art gallery
Viila Concordia, Bamberg
12 min walk • The International Artists' House Villa Concordia in Bamberg was founded on October 20, 1997 by the Bavarian State Ministry of Science, Research and the Arts. From 1997 to 2010 it was directed by Bernd Goldmann, and since April 2010 it has been...

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Maximiliansbrunnen?

Nearby attractions include Natural History Museum, Bamberg (2 min walk), Otto-Friedrich-Universität Bamberg, Bamberg (5 min walk), Old Town Hall, Bamberg (6 min walk), Rathaus Geyerswörth, Bamberg (6 min walk).

How to get to Maximiliansbrunnen by public transport?

The nearest stations to Maximiliansbrunnen:

Bus

Zentraler Omnibus-Bahnhof (3 min walk)
Bamberg ZOB • Lines: 901, 902, 904, 905, 906, 907, 908, 909, 910, 911, 912, 913, 914, 915, 916, 917, 918, 920, 921, 922, 927, 930, 931, 935, 936, 937, 938, 940, 941, 952, 957, 975, 978, 979, 980, 983, 989, 991, 995 (4 min walk)

Train

Bamberg (17 min walk)