Wildensorg in Bamberg, Bavaria, Germany — Central Europe
Bergfried
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Main Tower
Photographed by James Hulse, July 8, 2025
1. Bergfried / Main Tower Marker
Wände 4m dick
Zugang ursprünglich über Leitern
Treppentürmchen 1578/1865
Untergeschoss einst Gefängnis
Turmhelm 1901
Oldest part of the castle, around 1400. Walls 4 m thick, originally accessed by ladders. Stair turret 1578/1865. Basement once used as a prison. Spire from 1901.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Forts and Castles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1400.
Location. 49° 52.84′ N, 10° 52.139′ E. Marker is in Bamberg, Bayern (Bavaria). It is in Wildensorg. It is at the intersection of Altenburg and Altennburger Str. on Altenburg. The marker is located on the grounds of the Bamburg Castle. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Altenburg 1, 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: Geschichte der Altenburg / History of the Altenburg (a few steps from this marker); Kapelle / Chapel (a few steps from this marker); Palas (a few steps from this marker); Grabmal Graf Adalberts von Babenberg (+906) / Tomb of Count Adalbert of Babenberg (†906)
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Photographed by James Hulse, July 8, 2025
2. The entrance to the Main Tower and Marker
Photographed by James Hulse, July 8, 2025
3. The Main Tower with the Marker at the base of the tower
Photographed by James Hulse, July 8, 2025
4. The view of Bamberg from the top of the tower
Credits. This page was last revised on August 30, 2025. It was originally submitted on August 28, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 69 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 30, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
