Bamberg, Bavaria, Germany — Central Europe

Bamberger Dom St. Peter und St. Georg
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Bamberg Cathedral of St. Peter and St. George

Photographed by James Hulse, July 8, 2025

1. Bamberger Dom St. Peter und St. Georg / Bamberg Cathedral of St. Peter and St. George Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

German:
Die Bischofskirche als Krone des Domberges geht auf die Gründung des Bistums Bamberg im Jahr 1007 durch Kaiser Heinrich II. (reg. 1002-1024) und seine Gemahlin Kunigunde († 1033) zurück – bereits 1012 konnte der doppelchörige Dom von mehr als 30 Bischöfen geweiht werden. Nach zwei Bränden erfolgte ab dem späten 12. Jahrhundert vor allem unter Bischof Ekbert von Andechs-Meranien (amt. 1203-1237) der heutige spätromanisch-frühgotische Neubau des Domes, der 1237 geweiht werden konnte. Seinen reichen Figurenschmuck von europäischem Rang schufen französische Bildhauer - darunter die, Ecclesia' und die, Synagoge' vom Fürstenportal und der berühmte ,Bamberger Reiter', aber auch das Grabmal Papst Clemens' II. (amt. 1046-1047) im Westchor - das einzige Papstgrab nördlich der Alpen. Vor dem Ostchor steht das Grabmal für das heiliggesprochene und bis heute verehrte Kaiserpaar, 1499-1513 in der Werkstatt von Tilman Riemenschneider in Würzburg geschaffen. Ein weiteres Meisterwerk der Spätgotik stellt der fein geschnitzte Marienaltar des Nürnberger Bildhauers Veit Stoß dar.

English:
Like a crown

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on Cathedral Hill, the Episcopal Church dates back to the foundation of the Bishopric of Bamberg in 1007 by Emperor Henry II (reigned 1002–1024) and his consort Cunigond († 1033). The Cathedral, endowed with two choirs, was consecrated by 30 bishops in the year 1012. After two devastating fires, construction work on the Late Romanesque / Early Gothic cathedral began in the late 12th century, mainly under the reign of Bishop Ekbert of Andechs-Merania (in office 1203-1237). The present-day cathedral was consecrated in 1237. The sculptural decorations are of outstanding quality and were created by French sculptors: 'Ecclesia' and 'Synagoga' from the Prince's Portal, the famous 'Bamberg Horseman' and the tomb of Pope Clement II (in office 1046-1047) in the west choir – the only papal tomb north of the Alps. The burial of the canonised and still widely worshipped imperial couple Henry and Cunigond is located just in front of the east choir. It was created in Tilman Riemenschneider's workshop in Würzburg between 1499 and 1513. The finely carved St-Mary-Altar-piece by Nuremberg sculptor Veit Stoß represents another masterpiece from the Late Gothic era.

Erected by Domberg Bamberg.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures.

Location. 49°

The view of the marker in front of the cathedral image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, July 8, 2025

2. The view of the marker in front of the cathedral

53.464′ N, 10° 52.982′ E. Marker is in Bamberg, Bayern (Bavaria). It is at the intersection of Domplatz and Karolinenstraße, on the left when traveling west on Domplatz. The marker is located at the east entrance to the church. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Dompl 7, Bamberg BY 96049, Germany. Touch for directions.

Regionally, it is in Europe,

the European Union,

Atlantic Europe,

Central Europe,

the Schengen Area,

Western Europe,

and the Western World.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire

and specifically also the Holy Roman Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Diözesanmuseum Bamberg / Diocesan Museum Bamberg (within shouting distance of this marker); Historisches Museum Bamberg / Bamberg Historical Museum (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Neue Residenz Bamberg / New Residence Bamberg (about 90 meters away); Dominikanerstraße 10 / Dominican Street 10 (about 120 meters away); Karolinenstraße 17 (about 150 meters away); Karolinenstraße 18 (about 150 meters away); Dominikanerkloster / Dominican Monastery (about 150 meters away); Georg Friedrich Wilhelm Hegel (about 180 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bamberg.

Also see . . . Historical Museum Bamberg. (Submitted on August 11, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)

The front of the cathedral image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, July 8, 2025

3. The front of the cathedral

The view of the cathedral from across the plaza image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, July 8, 2025

4. The view of the cathedral from across the plaza

The interior view of the Bamberg Cathedral of St. Peter and St. George image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, July 8, 2025

5. The interior view of the Bamberg Cathedral of St. Peter and St. George

Credits. This page was last revised on August 15, 2025. It was originally submitted on August 11, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 93 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 11, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. 5. submitted on August 15, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.

Bamberger Dom St. Peter und St. Georg⎯⎯⎯Bamberg Cathedral of St. Peter and St. George

Bamberger Dom St. Peter und St. Georg
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Bamberg Cathedral of St. Peter and St. George