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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Bamberg

4 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Bamberg, Germany

Updated February 10, 2025

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Bird Hall of Bamberg Natural History Museum

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A local museum honors the history of Bamberg’s unique cultural heritage: growing crops in the heart of the city.
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Bamberg Horseman

Art historians have debated the identity of this medieval stone rider since the 19th century.
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