Bamberg Castles

Also a former residence of the prince-bishops and located at the Domplatz as well is the palace "Alte Hofhaltung" of Renaissance style. In the 11th century, there used to be a fortress where the "Alte Hofhaltung" is now. Passing the Beautiful Gate (Schöne Pforte), you enter a courtyard where the Calderon Festival is carried out in summer. In the Council Chamber (Ratsstube) of the "Alte Hofhaltung", there also is the Historical Museum of Bamberg.

The Geyerswörth Palace is located at the Regnitz River where the home of the patrician Geyer family used to be. As Prince-Bishop Ernst von Mengersdorf loved the location at the river so much, he caused the construction of a palace in the 16th century. When you climb the tower of the castle, you will have a great view of Bamberg.