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بامبرگ

Also known as Town of Bamberg

Bamberg (, , ; East Franconian: Bambärch) is a town in Upper Franconia, Bavaria, Germany, on the river Regnitz close to its confluence with the river Main. Bamberg had 79,000 inhabitants in 2022. The town dates back to the 9th century, when its name was derived from the nearby '''' castle. Cited as one of Germany's most beautiful towns, with medieval streets and buildings, the old town of Bamberg with around 2,400 timber houses has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1993.

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Bamberg is a picturesque medieval town in Bavaria, Germany, with a population of around 79,000, known for its well-preserved old town featuring approximately 2,400 timber-frame buildings and charming streets. The town has been recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1993 and is widely considered one of Germany's most beautiful towns, with roots dating back to the 9th century.

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German place.image_caption: Top: Skyline with old town hall ('''') to the right. Middle: Michaelsberg Abbey. Bottom: Bamberg Cathedral
German place.type: Town
German place.image_flag: Flagge Bamberg.svg
German place.image_coa: DEU Bamberg COA.svg
German place.state: Bavaria
German place.region: Upper Franconia
German place.district: urban
German place.elevation: 262
German place.Gemeindeschlüssel: 09461000
German place.area: 54.62
German place.postal_code: 96047, 96049, 96050, 96051, 96052
German place.area_code: 0951
German place.licence: BA
German place.mayor: Andreas Starke
German place.leader_term: 2020–26
German place.Bürgermeistertitel: Lord Mayor
German place.party: SPD
UNESCO World Heritage Site.child: yes