The New Residence of the prince bishops of Bamberg was completed in two stages. The initial structure was completed in 1604 and two additional Renaissance-style wings were added, circa 1700. There are more than 40 state rooms and the interior is decorated with frescoes and chandeliers.

Furniture and fittings date back to the 16th and 17th centuries. The Emperor Hall is home to 16 larger-than-life portraits of emperors through the ages. It is situated on the cathedral square and houses the state library and the state gallery. It is open all year but times change with the seasons. Guided tours operate throughout the day.

The New Residence, Domplatz 8, 96049 Bamberg, Phone: 09-51-51-93-90

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The Old Town Hall (Altes Rathaus) Cathedral of St Peter and St George The New Residence Schloss Seehof Restaurant Cafe Altenburg Schlenkerla - Smoked Beer Brewery Franconian Brewery Museum Little Venice Market Gardeners's District Old Courtyard Aposto Bamberg Eckerts Spezial Brewery Hofbrau - Bar and Restaurant Restaurant Komblume - Cornflower Brauhaus zum Sternla Klosterbrau

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