Bamberg, Bavaria, Germany — Central Europe
Diözesanmuseum Bamberg
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Diocesan Museum Bamberg
Photographed by James Hulse, July 8, 2025
1. Diözesanmuseum Bamberg / Diocesan Museum Bamberg Marker
Das Diözesanmuseum, beheimatet im 1731-33 von Balthasar Neumann errichteten Kapitelhaus, birgt einzigartige Schätze von Weltrang zur Geschichte des Domes und des Erzbistums: so etwa die gotischen Originalfiguren vom Fürsten- und vom Adamsportal des Domes sowie die vor Ort erhaltenen Teile des Domschatzes. Dazu zählen insbesondere die fünf, Kaisergewänder'. Sie kamen als Geschenke des heiligen Kaiserpaares Heinrich II. (reg. 1002–1024) und Kunigunde († 1033) an den Dom - als Herzstück der berühmte, Sternenmantel mit einem gestickten Schaubild des Kosmos. Weitere textile Kostbarkeiten stellen das ,Gunthertuch' mit einer Darstellung eines byzantinischen Kaisers zu Pferde (um 971) sowie die aus byzantinischer Seide gefertigten Gewänder aus dem Grab Papst Clemens' II. († 1047) dar – der weltweit einzige erhaltene Papstornat des Hochmittelalters.
Hinzu kommen bedeutende Werke der fränkischen Spätgotik, darunter Schnitzwerke von Veit Stoß, erhaltene Teile der glanzvollen Barockausstattung des Domes sowie vielfältige Zeugnisse der Volksfrömmigkeit.
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(Foto #1) Sternenmantel
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The Diocesan Museum, located in the Chapter House built by Balthasar Neumann in 1731-33, contains a wealth of unique, world-class treasures relating to the history of the Cathedral and the Archdiocese. Among them are the original Gothic sculptures from the Prince's Portal and the Adam's Portal of the cathedral as well as the remaining cathedral treasure. This includes the five 'imperial cloaks' given to the cathedral by the divine imperial couple Henry II (reigned 1002-1024) and Cunigond († 1033). The centre-piece of this particular collection is the famous 'Star Cloak' featuring an embroidered representation of the cosmos.
Other precious textiles include the 'Gunther Cloth' which is adorned with the image of a Byzantine emperor on horse-back (around 971) as well as the vestments made out of Byzantine silk from the tomb of Pope Clement II († 1047) – the world's only remaining papal regalia of the High Middle Ages.
The Museum's collections also encompass important Late Gothic works of Franconian art, among them sculptures by Veit Stoß, and remaining parts of the Cathedral's former splendid Baroque decorations as well as many examples of popular piety.
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(Photo #1) Star cloak of Emperor Henry II, around 1020
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Photographed by James Hulse, July 8, 2025
2. The view of the entrance to the museum and marker
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings.
Location. 49° 53.444′ N, 10° 52.995′ E. Marker is in Bamberg, Bayern (Bavaria). It is on Domplatz just south of Domstraße, on the right when traveling south. The marker is located in front of museum building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Dompl 5, 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: Bamberger Dom St. Peter und St. Georg / Bamberg Cathedral of St. Peter and St. George (within shouting distance of this marker); Historisches Museum Bamberg / Bamberg Historical Museum (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Neue Residenz Bamberg / New Residence Bamberg (about 120 meters away); Karolinenstraße 17 (about 120 meters away); Karolinenstraße 18 (about 150 meters away); Unterer Kaulberg 2 (about 150 meters away); Dominikanerstraße 10 / Dominican Street 10 (about 150 meters away); Georg Friedrich Wilhelm Hegel (about 150 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.)
Photographed by James Hulse, July 8, 2025
3. The view of the museum and marker from across the street
Credits. This page was last revised on August 11, 2025. It was originally submitted on August 11, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 77 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 11, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
