Wildensorg in Bamberg, Bavaria, Germany — Central Europe

Palas

Photographed by James Hulse, July 8, 2025

1. Palas Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

German:
1902 Neubau durch Architekt Gustav Haeberle für den Altenburgverein an Stelle der mittelalterlichen Wohnburg der Bamberger Fürstbischöfe

English Translation:
1902: New construction by architect Gustav Haeberle for the Altenburg Association on the site of the medieval residential castle of the Bamberg prince-bishops.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Forts and Castles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1902.

Location. 49° 52.845′ N, 10° 52.155′ 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: E.T.A. Hoffmann-Klause (a few steps from this marker); Bergfried / Main Tower (a few steps from this marker); Geschichte der Altenburg / History of the Altenburg (within shouting distance of this marker); Scharwachttürmchen / Sentry Turret

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Kapelle / Chapel (within shouting distance of this marker); Grabmal Graf Adalberts von Babenberg (+906) / Tomb of Count Adalbert of Babenberg (†906) (within shouting distance of this marker); Torhaus / Gatehouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Südwestturm / Southwest Tower (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bamberg.

The entrance to the Palas building and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, July 8, 2025

2. The entrance to the Palas building and Marker

The side view of the Palas building image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, July 8, 2025

3. The side view of the Palas building

The view of the Palas building and the city of Bamberg from the top of the Main Tower image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, July 8, 2025

4. The view of the Palas building and the city of Bamberg from the top of the Main 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 64 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 30, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.