Bamberg, Bavaira, Germany

Bamberg was the second town that I visited last weekend. Honestly, I went because I'd heard the town name associated with lots of Medieval manuscripts. Bamberg turned out to be a very interesting town, with a great 12th Century Cathedral.

Here's a view of the city and the hill with the Dom:

Here I am, outside the Cathedral, on a very worn ... lion thingie??

(This Cathedral was the site of my 12th century liturgical vestment viewing,

in which I spent 3 hours and forgot to eat lunch ... I have a problem)

Here's a view of the cute little old town ... the river really makes it quite scenic,

they call it their own Klein Venedig (little Venice)*

And here I am, outside the only Baroque church in the town

(because every town needs at least one)

This one was interesting because of it's botanical-print style fresco decoration.

*My friends from the program actually went to Venice this same weekend, and I think that their pictures show that there's really no comparison.