Bamberg

Today was spent in Bamberg, a Bavarian town known for its well-preserved structures of Baroque, Gothic and Romanesque architecture. It has a very picturesque old town that is great for wandering. There are beautiful frescoes, narrow cobblestone streets, colorful half-timbered houses, and shops. Up on the hill overlooking the city is the 11th century Cathedral of Holy Roman Emperor Heinrich II. It houses his tomb and also that of Pope Clement II.

Bamberg is also known for its raunchier which is a smoked beer that tastes like smoked salami or bacon. Sue enjoyed trying it, and Rebecca and I tasted it. It was definitely a different taste. In medieval times beer was called liquid food and even babies drank it daily for the calories. It was also drunk because the water was contaminated since everything was dumped in the streets and waters.

There were witch trials in Bamberg from 1595-1632. Five of its mayors who were all men were identified as accomplishes to witches and they were all burned at the stake! More than 1,000 innocent people lost their lives.

Afterwards we continued cruising on the Main Canal to reach the Main River.Leggi altro