Bamberg State Library, Bamberg

Name: Bamberg State Library
Address: Domplatz 8, Bamberg, 96049, Germany

#10 among attractions in Bamberg

Library, Baroque architecture

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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. The Free State of Bavaria is responsible for the library. ()

Local name: Staatsbibliothek Bamberg Established: 9 September 1803 (220 years ago)Coordinates: 49°53'30"N, 10°52'56"E

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Domplatz 8Bamberg 96049 Germany

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Bamberg State Library – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

~400 ftS
Romanesque cathedral known for sculpture
Bamberg Cathedral, Bamberg
2 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.
~1030 ftNW
Large church in an ancient monastery
Kloster Michelsberg, Bamberg
5 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...
0.9 miSW
Forts and castles, Historical place, View point
Altenburg, Bamberg
25 min walk • The Altenburg is a castle that sits on the tallest of the seven hills of Bamberg, southern Germany, overlooking the town. It is located in Upper Franconia, a region in the state of Bavaria, and dates back to at least 1109.
~360 ftSE
Iconic 13th-century equestrian sculpture
Bamberg Horseman, Bamberg
2 min walk • The Bamberg Horseman is an early 13th-century stone equestrian statue by an anonymous medieval sculptor in the cathedral of Bamberg, Germany.
~640 ftE
Nightlife, Brewery
Schlenkerla, Bamberg
4 min walk • Schlenkerla is a historic brewpub in Bamberg, Franconia, Germany renowned for its smoked Aecht Schlenkerla Rauchbier.
~1680 ftNW
Theater
Theater am Michelsberg, Bamberg
9 min walk • Theater am Michelsberg is a theatre in Bamberg, Bavaria, Germany.
0.5 miE
Museum, Baroque architecture, Vernacular architecture
Villa Dessauer, Bamberg
12 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.
~260 ftS
Museum, Specialty museum
Historical Museum Bamberg, Bamberg
2 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.
0.4 miE
Concerts and shows, Theater
E.T.A.-Hoffmann-Theater, Bamberg
11 min walk • The E.T.A.-Hoffmann-Theater is a theatre in Bamberg, Bavaria, Germany, named after the writer E. T. A. Hoffmann.
~1060 ftE
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 miSE
Museum, Art gallery
Viila Concordia, Bamberg
10 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 Bamberg State Library?

Nearby attractions include Neue Residenz, Bamberg (1 min walk), Historical Museum Bamberg, Bamberg (2 min walk), Alte Hofhaltung, Bamberg (2 min walk), Bamberg Horseman, Bamberg (2 min walk).

How to get to Bamberg State Library by public transport?

The nearest stations to Bamberg State Library:

Bus

Bamberg Domplatz • Lines: 910, 916, Bambergbus (2 min walk)
Bamberg Elisabethenstraße • Lines: 910, 916 (3 min walk)

Train

Bamberg (26 min walk)