This is Bamberg,
in Bavaria, where Cynthia and I lived from 1967 to 1969 during
my Army tour of duty.
The Ancient City
Hall in the middle of the river that divides the old town from
the new town
The frescos on
the side of the old city hall
Statues on the
bridge that lead to the city hall.
A typical
building in Bamberg with flowers in every window.
The Wurzberger
Weinstuben Restaurant that Cynthia and I used to visit during my
Army days. It was famous for its cooked snails.
The main street
downtown that has turned into a walking street where the
vegetable market is located.
An antique hand
operated crane used to unload riverboats before they had
electricity.
Smoked beer that
is unique to Bamberg. This will give you a hangover that lasts
for days.
The oldest
church in town. The Dom. There are two Popes buried outside of
Italy. Pope Clements is one of them, and he is buried in this
church.
The Bamberg
Rider is a statue in the Dom. He the symbol of Bamberg.