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Wildensorg in Bamberg, Bavaria, Germany — Central Europe
 

Grabmal Graf Adalberts von Babenberg (+906)
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Tomb of Count Adalbert of Babenberg (†906)

 
 
Grabmal Graf Adalberts von Babenberg (+906) / Tomb of Count Adalbert of Babenberg (†906) Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by James Hulse, July 8, 2025
1. Grabmal Graf Adalberts von Babenberg (+906) / Tomb of Count Adalbert of Babenberg (†906) Marker
Inscription.  German:
1724 von Bildhauer Thomas Wagner
fόr Kloster Theres
1818 aufgestellt auf der Altenburg,
die man damals noch fόr die
Burg der Babenberger hielt

English Translation:
In 1724, the sculptor Thomas Wagner created the work for the monastery of Theres. In 1818, it was placed on the Altenburg, which at that time was still believed to have been the castle of the Babenbergs.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Forts and Castles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1724.
 
Location. 49° 52.84′ N, 10° 52.121′ 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: Kapelle / Chapel (here, next to this marker); Torhaus / Gatehouse (a few steps from this marker); Geschichte der Altenburg / History of the Altenburg (a few
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steps from this marker); Bergfried / Main Tower (a few steps from this marker); Sόdwestturm / Southwest Tower (within shouting distance of this marker); Scharwachttόrmchen / Sentry Turret (within shouting distance of this marker); Bδrenzwinger / Bear Pit (within shouting distance of this marker); Palas (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bamberg.
 
Closeup of the Tomb of Count Adalbert of Babenberg (†906) and Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by James Hulse, July 8, 2025
2. Closeup of the Tomb of Count Adalbert of Babenberg (†906) and Marker
The marker and tomb stone are located along the covered entrance into the castle
The Tomb of Count Adalbert of Babenberg (†906) and Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by James Hulse, July 8, 2025
3. The Tomb of Count Adalbert of Babenberg (†906) and Marker
The marker and tomb stone are located at the of the covered walkway to the castle just inside on the left side
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on August 30, 2025. It was originally submitted on August 30, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 73 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos:   1, 2, 3. submitted on August 30, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
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