Like Rothenburg, Bamberg is a gem in Germany, as it escaped Allied bombing during WWII (albeit some damages). The city retains a very medieval feel to this day, having prospered in the Middle Age as an important trading centre. Walking through the cobbled streets of Bamberg that go up and down its hilly landscape is a wonderful experience. To me, the city felt a bit like Prague with a sea of fairytale red roofs and towers here and there (but on a smaller scale and definitely less crowded).
When I approached the Old Town from the main train station, I was greeted by the beautiful Alte Rathaus, the old city hall, which straddles two streams of the Regnitz river. The yellow, timber-framed building that is sandwiched by two steams is emblematic of Bamberg and very photogenic !
I was also impressed by Bamberg’s Cathedral, der Bamberger Dom, and the square in front of it. First of all, the cathedral is massive, considering the relatively small size of Bamberg. It is located higher up on a hill and is easily recognisable from all over Bambrg with its four imposing towers.
A much bigger town than Rothenburg, Bamberg has much to offer to the visitors, and I ended up staying there for the whole day.
Les Flâneries 