Bamberg, Bavaria, Germany — Central Europe
Dominikanerkloster
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Dominican Monastery
Photographed by James Hulse, July 8, 2025
1. Dominikanerkloster / Dominican Monastery Marker
8. Mai 1310 Gründung durch Fürstbischof Wulfing von Stubenberg, Bau der Dominikanerkirche
1337 Erweiterung um Chor und Kreuzgang
1740 Bau des Konventhauses mit Bibliothek
1803 Säkularisation, militärische Nutzung als Kaserne
1947-1993 Konzertsaal der Bamberger Symphoniker heute: Aula der Universität, Ämtergebäude und Schlenkerla Biergarten
May 8, 1310 – Founded by Prince-Bishop Wulfing of Stubenberg. Construction of the Dominican Church.
1337 – Expanded with choir and cloister.
1740 – Construction of the convent house with library.
1803 – Secularization; used militarily as a barracks.
1947–1993 – Concert hall of the Bamberg Symphony. Today: University auditorium, administrative offices, and Schlenkerla beer garden.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Places. A significant historical date for this entry is May 8, 1310.
Location. 49° 53.497′ N, 10° 53.108′ E. Marker is in Bamberg, Bayern (Bavaria). It is at the intersection of Dominikanerstraße and Herrenstraße
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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: Dominikanerstraße 10 / Dominican Street 10 (within shouting distance of this marker); Karolinenstraße 18 (within shouting distance of this marker); Haus Mahr, 1. Palais Schrottenberg (within shouting distance of this marker); Ehem. Bibra-Palais / Former Bibra Palace (within shouting distance of this marker); Karolinenstraße 17 (within shouting distance of this marker); Joseph Heller (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Kaiserin Kunigund / Empress Kunigund (about 90 meters away); Der Frieden ist nicht alles, aber alles ist ohne den Frieden nichts. (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bamberg.
Photographed by James Hulse, July 8, 2025
2. The entrance to the Dominican Monastery building and Marker
Photographed by James Hulse, July 8, 2025
3. The view of the Dominican Monastery Marker from the street
Photographed by James Hulse, July 8, 2025
4. The western side of the Schlenkerla Biergarten
Credits. This page was last revised on August 21, 2025. It was originally submitted on August 18, 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, 4. submitted on August 21, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
